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WD My Cloud EX2

Personal Cloud Storage


User Manual

WD Service and Support


Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this
product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email
support service at http://support.wd.com. If the answer is not available or if you prefer, please
contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day
period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. Email support is
free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us
keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at
http://register.wd.com.

Accessing Online Support


Visit our product support website at http://support.wd.com and choose from these topics:

DownloadsDownload drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.


RegistrationRegister your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers.
Warranty & RMA ServicesGet warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data
recovery information.
Knowledge BaseSearch by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.
InstallationGet online installation help for your WD product or software.
WD CommunityShare your thoughts and connect with other WD users.
Online Learning Center Start here to get the most out of your personal cloud storage
device (http://www.wd.com/setup).

Contacting WD Technical Support


When contacting WD for support have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and
system software versions available.
North America
English
Spanish

Asia Pacific
800.ASK.4wd
(800.275.4932)
800.832.4778

Europe (toll free)* 00800 ASK4


WDEU
(00800 27549338)
Europe
Middle East
Africa

+31 880062100
+31 880062100
+31 880062100

Indonesia

1 800 42 9861
800 820 6682 / +65 62430496
+800 6008 6008
1 800 11 9393 (MNTL) / 1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)
011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
+803 852 9439

Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan

0120-994-120 / 00531-65-0442
02 703 6550
+800 6008 6008 / 1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496
1 800 1441 0159
+800 6008 6008 / +800 608 6008/+65 62430496
+800 6008 6008/+65 62430496

Australia
China
Hong Kong
India

* Toll free number is available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland,
Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Registering Your WD Product


Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your
drive online at http://register.wd.com or by using WD My Cloud EX2 personal cloud storage
software.

Table of Contents
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1


Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recording Your WD Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the Online Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pre-installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Drives in the Driveless Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physically Connecting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started Using Online Setup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Getting Started Without Online Setup Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessing Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Accessing Your Cloud Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21


Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud EX2 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring Cloud Access for a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Managing Users, Groups, and Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34


About Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
About Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
About Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Dashboard at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50


Launching the Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
The Dashboard Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Obtaining Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Common Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Backing Up and Retrieving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66


About Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Managing a USB Device and USB Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Remote Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Internal Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cloud Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Managing Storage on WD My Cloud EX2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81


Storage Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
RAID Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Disk Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
iSCSI Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Volume Virtualization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Managing Apps on WD My Cloud EX2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97


About Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Managing Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

10

Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101


Media Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Media Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Enabling DLNA and iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

11

Configuring Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109


General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

12

Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133


Identifying a Faulty Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Returning a WD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

13

Regulatory and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137


Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX2 Quick User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix B: Joomla! Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Appendix E: RAID Migrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Appendix G: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

Important User Information


Important Safety Instructions
Recording Your WD Product Information

Important Safety Instructions


This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect
you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.


Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near any liquids.
Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
Do not drop the product.
Do not block the slots and openings on the top and bottom of the chassis; to ensure
proper ventilation and reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Making sure the drive
is standing upright also helps prevent overheating.
Operate this product only from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating
of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension
cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into
the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.


If liquid has been spilled on the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions
since improper adjustment may result in damage and require extensive work by a
qualified technician to the product to normal condition.

- If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged.
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer
Support at http://support.wd.com.

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

Recording Your WD Product Information


Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is used for setup and
technical support. Your WD product information is found on the label on the back of the
device.

- Serial Number
- Model Number
- Purchase Date
- System and Software Notes

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Product Overview
About the System
Features
About the Online Learning Center
Package Contents
Pre-installation Instructions
Handling Precautions
Product Components

About the System


Designed from the ground up with the quality and reliability you've come to expect from
WD and backed by a two-year warranty, My Cloud EX2 is a high-performance, two-bay
Network Attached Storage (NAS) device for your home or small office. Save all your content
in one place and protect your data with RAID 1, cloud or LAN/WAN backup options. Stream
large files to any screen and expand your NAS features with a full suite of apps.The WD My
Cloud EX2 personal cloud storage system is a high-performance system providing secure
wireless access to your media and files from any computer, tablet, or smartphone when
connected to a wireless router.
This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important
information about your WD product. Translated versions and updates to this user manual
can be downloaded from http://products.wd.com/updates. For more information and news
about this product, visit our website at http://www.wd.com/.

Features
Ultimate reliability from the trusted name in storage Designed from the ground up
with the quality and reliability you've come to expect from WD and backed by a two-year
warranty, WD My Cloud EX2 is a high-performance, two-bay NAS for your home or small
office. Save all your content in one place and protect your data with RAID 1, cloud or LAN/
WAN backup options. Stream large files to any screen and expand your NAS features with a
full suite of apps.
Numerous options Choose the diskless enclosure to build your NAS with the drives of
your choice. Or, choose a populated system that works right out of the box, featuring WD
Red hard drives for ultimate reliability in the unique 24x7 NAS operating environment.
Drive management Control your data with multiple drive management options including
RAID 0, 1; JBOD, and spanning modes.
Data protection at its best Youre armed with multiple options to secure your data from
loss. Choose from RAID 1, USB, cloud or LAN/WAN backup depending upon your data
security needs.
Easy to manage A powerful dashboard means your system is always under your control.
Monitor your drives, manage users and utilize energy-saving features. Email and mobile
alerts keep you informed of WD My Cloud EX2 status.
Award-winning mobile and desktop apps With the WD My Cloud mobile and desktop
apps, you can upload, access and share your documents from anywhere. Conveniently
transfer files from your public cloud accounts to WD My Cloud EX2 using a mobile app.

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Powerful apps to customize your NAS Including aMule, Icecast, Joomla!, phpBB,
phpMyAdmin, Transmission, SqueezeCenter, and more. For the most recent apps available,
visit wd.com/setup/mycloudex2apps.
Advanced serving options Integrated file server, FTP server, backup server, and P2P
torrent download server.
Stream media to your connected devices Stream videos and photos to connected
TVs, media players, gaming consoles and other DLNA/UPnP devices. Features a Twonky
7.2 and a DLNA-certified 1.5 media server. And with a built-in iTunes server, you can easily
stream your music collection.
Back up, your way Protect your data via remote backup to another My Cloud EX2 or My
Cloud EX4, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. PC users, WD
SmartWare Pro offers options for how, when and where you back up your files for up to
ten computers. Mac users, utilize all the features of Apple Time Machine backup
software to protect your data.
Expand your capacity Simply attach a compatible USB hard drive directly to My Cloud
EX2 to expand your storage capacity. Two USB 3.0 expansion ports are provided.
Integrated energy-saving features Save energy with disk spin-down and scheduled power
on/off.
Your own personal cloud Unlike public clouds, My Cloud EX2 allows you to keep all your
content in one safe place on your home or office network instead of a remote server. No
mysterious location of your data. No monthly fees. No limits.
Advanced features iSCSI target, full-featured FTP services, jumbo frame support, iPv6
ready, UPS support (USB and network), real time resource monitor, volume encryption with
boot-up password, SNMP and virtual volumes.

About the Online Learning Center


WDs online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to
help users get the most out of their personal cloud storage. This web-based guide offers
step-by-step help with setting up remote access, backing up data, monitoring device status
and more. Its an interactive resource to walk users through installing and using their
WD My Cloud EX2 device. The online Learning Center allows you to:

Learn about your new personal cloud storage product.


Download the latest software for your product.
Find in-depth, interactive information on how to explore each of your products
features.
Update your product whenever new features become available.
Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD.

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Package Contents

WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device


Ethernet cable
AC power adapter
Quick Install Guide
Assembly kit (for driveless model only)

WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud


Storage Device

AC adapter*

Ethernet cable

Quick Install Guide

For information on additional accessories for this product, visit:


US

www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com

Canada

www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca

Europe

www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu

All others

Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of


Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see
Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.

Operating System
Windows

Mac OS X

Windows 8.1 or earlier


Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 or later
Note:

Mavericks (Mac OS 10.9)


Mountain Lion* (Mac OS 10.8)
Lion* (Mac OS 10.7)
Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6)

Compatibility may vary depending on your computers hardware configuration and


operating system.

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Web Browsers

Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows computers


Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers
Firefox 21 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers
Google Chrome 27 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers

Local Network

Router/switch (Gigabit recommended to maximize performance.)

Internet

Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads,
as well as for remote access and mobile apps.

Pre-installation Instructions
Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your device to obtain maximum
efficiency. Place it in a location that is:

Near a grounded power outlet


Clean and dust free
On a stable surface free from vibration
Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on the top
and bottom of the device, and away from sources of heat
Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air
conditioners, radio and television receivers.

Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking
and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the device drives. Observe
the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:

Do not drop or jolt the device.


Do not move the device while it is powered on.
Do not use this product as a portable device.
Do not remove both data drives at the same time. This will cause your device to
become unresponsive.

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Product Components
Front View

Power LED
Drive LEDs

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Back View

Reset button
USB ports

Ethernet port
Kensington
Security Slot
External DC In
Power port

Component

Icon

Description

Ethernet port

Connects the device to a local network.

USB 3.0 port

Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage.

Reset button

()

Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password


for the device.

Power port

Connects the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet.

Kensington
security slot

For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that
supports a standard Kensington security cable.
Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for more information.

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GETTING STARTED

Getting Started
Installing Drives in the Driveless Model
Physically Connecting the Device
Getting Started Using Online Setup Software
Getting Started Without Online Setup Software
Accessing Content
Its easy to set up the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device -- all you have to
do is unpack your device, connect it, and wait for the Power LED on the front of your device
to turn a solid blue. Then, download and run the quick setup software, available at
http://www.wd.com/setup.
Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device,
see Utilities on page 125

Installing Drives in the Driveless Model


Important: Following are instructions for installing drives in WD My Cloud EX2 models that
come without drives. You may use a drive made by WD or one made by another company.
For a list of compatible drives, go to wd.com/mycloudex2.
Important: Make sure the device is not connected to power or to the network.
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by
touching metal before handling the device.
Note:

For further instructions on how to remove and replace a faulty drive, or to prepare
and insert a non-WD drive see Replacing a Drive on page 133.

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Bracket
Screw
Label
Tab
Replacement
drive

Green board
facing in

Note:

Youll need a phillips-head screwdriver for this procedure.

Note:

The power and network cables are not connected when you do this.

1. Press the indented button on the door (top) of the device and open the top.
2. Remove the bracket that will hold the drives in place.
3. Using a screw from the bag, attach a plastic tab to the top hole in the drives side (on the
right if the green board is facing you).
4. Insert a screw in the corresponding hole on the other side of the drive.
5. Attach labels 1 or 2 to the top of the drive. Label 1 is on the left and label 2 is on the
right, when looking down on the top of the unit. There are corresponding numbers on
the cross brace label.
6. When looking down on the top of the unit with the front panel towards you, and with the
connectors at the bottom of the drive facing in, gently slip the drive into a slot.
7. Make sure the tab is sticking up at the back of the unit.

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8. Repeat steps 3-7 for the other drive.


9. Screw the bracket in over the drives.
10. Close the door and firmly push down until it locks into place.
11. Continue to Physically Connecting the Device on page 11.

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Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device to
a home or small office network.
Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device is upright as shown in
the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots
and openings on the top and bottom of the device. In the event of
overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting
all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may
be lost.
Important: We recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for best
performance.
1. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port located on the back of the device.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network switch port.
3. Connect one end of the power adapter into the power supply socket on the back of the
device.

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4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. The unit powers up
automatically.
Important: Wait for the WD My Cloud EX2 device to finish powering up
(approximately three minutes) before configuring it. You will know
it is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue.
5. When the power LED on your device turns a solid blue, continue to Getting Started
Using Online Setup Software on page 13.

LEDs
Front Panel Power LED
The following table describes the front panel power LED behavior.
State

Color

Appearance

State Description

Power Down

Black
(off)

-------

Drive in standby/sleep mode.

Powering Up

Blue

Flashing

Device is powering on or in the process of


updating the firmware.

Power Up

Blue

Solid

Device is in a power up (on) state.

Power Up (degraded)

Red

Flashing

Device is powered up but the volume is


degraded.

Action required

Yellow

Flashing

A condition, such as a network cable has


become unplugged, which requires you to
act.

Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during power up.

Front Panel Hard Drive (HDD) LEDs


The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior.
Function

Color

Appearance

Function Description

No drive

Black
(off)

------

Drive is not present.

Drive present, no
activity

Blue

Solid

Drive is present but there is no activity.

Active drive

Blue

Flashing

Drive is present and showing drive activity.

Hard drive fault

Red

Flashing

Drive is present but has a hard drive fault or


failure.

Note: For incompatible drives, the hard drive LEDs blink red rapidly as the unit

powers up.

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Back Panel Ethernet (Network) LEDs


The following table describes the network and activity LEDs:
Note: Looking at the port, the LED on the top left is the Activity LED, and the one
on the top right is the Link LED.
State

LED

Appearance

State Description

Link down

Link

Off

Cable or device is not plugged in, or other


end of link is not operational.

Link up 10/100
connection

Link

Yellow

Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the


link have successfully established
communications. 10/100 network
connection.

Link up 10/100/
1000 connection

Link

Green

Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the


link have successfully established
communications. 10/100/1000 network
connection.

Link idle

Activity

Solid

Active communication is not in progress.

Link busy

Activity

Green - Blinks

Active communication is in progress.

Getting Started Using Online Setup Software


The online setup software walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your
device to your home or small office network. Use the following steps to download and run
the online setup software, discover the device, and get started using your device. The online
setup software is available from WDs Online Learning Center at
http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudex2.

Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software


After connecting your device:
1. Open a web browser. (For browser requirements, see Web Browsers on page 6. )
2. In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudex2 to display the Welcome
to the Learning Center page:

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3. Click WD My Cloud EX2 to display the download page:

Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your operating system
(OS). If youd like to download setup software for a different operating
system, select your OS from the drop-down menu at the top of the page
before selecting the Download Setup Software button.

4. Click the Download Setup Software button. The setup software downloads to your
computer.
5. Access your downloaded files, and then double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or
WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage Setup.dmg (Mac) to open the setup
software. The Getting Started window displays.

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Connecting to the Network and Creating a Personal Cloud


1. On the Getting Started window (above), and click Get Started.
2. Read the Western Digital End User License Agreement that displays, and then select the
I accept the terms of the License Agreement check box and click Next.

3. Review the information on the screen,

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4. When the power LED on your WD My Cloud EX2 device is solid blue, click Next. The
software discovers your device.

Note:

If your device is not detected, follow the on-screen directions.

5. Select your WD My Cloud EX2 device and click Next. The Set up your personal cloud
screen displays.

6. Enter your first and last name and your email address (optional). The email address is
needed if you want to create an account with remote access capability. Ensure that
Also register WD My Cloud EX2 with this information is selected
Note: WD My Cloud EX2 provides fee-free remote access to your
personal cloud device. Once you create your account, you can access
your device using your mobile devices with Internet access and from the
WD My Cloud desktop app.

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7. Click Next. The Your account screen displays.

8. If youd like to add users, click Add more users, enter the user information, and then
click the plus sign (+).
If youd like to skip the add an account step, click Next. Youll have the opportunity to
create a personal cloud when you create a user account (see Adding a Single User on
page 35).
Note: It may take a few minutes for your email inbox to receive instructions on
accessing the WD My Cloud EX2 device remotely.

9. Check your email to confirm your new account, and then click Next to display the Setup
Complete screen.
Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your spam filter does not
allow email from WD.

The Congratulations! screen displays. Youve successfully set up your WD My Cloud


EX2 device.

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Selecting Options
All options on the Congratulations! screen (above) are enabled by default. The table
below explains what happens when the options are enabled or disabled.
1. Select your desired options, clearing the check box for any option you want to disable:
Option

Result

Install the WD My Cloud app

If the option is enabled:


An installation wizard launches
automatically.
See Downloading and Installing
the Online Setup Software on
page 13 for instructions.
If the option is disabled:
The online Learning Center
Welcome page displays
The Public share displays in
Explorer (Windows) or Finder
(Mac).

Place helpful shortcuts on my Desktop

Click the icons to go to (from left to


right) to:
The online Learning Center
Welcome page
The Public share in Explorer
(Windows) or Finder (Mac).
The WD My Cloud dashboard for
configuring your WD My Cloud
EX2 device.
Recommended: Automatically update WD
My Cloud whenever new firmware becomes
available

The online Learning Center


Welcome page displays
The Public share displays in
Explorer (Windows) or Finder
(Mac).
If the option is enabled, the
firmware turns on automatic
updates at 3:00 AM daily. To
change settings for automatic
updates, see Firmware on page
89.

2. Click Finish to close the setup wizard.

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Installing the WD My Cloud for Desktop App


If you selected the Install the WD My Cloud app check box:
1. Click Yes if you receive a warning prompt.
2. On the My Cloud screen, select a language from the drop-down menu, and then click
OK.
3. Review the Western Digital License Agreement, and then select I accept the terms of
the License Agreement, and click Next
4. Review the Apple License Agreement, and then select I accept the terms of the
License Agreement, and click Install. The installation begins.
5. When installation is complete, click Done.

Desktop Icons
If you are using a Windows computer, check the desktop to locate the following icons:

Opens the WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard.

Displays the contents of the Public Share.

Opens the WD My Cloud app.


For Mac computers, check the desktop to locate your desktop icons.

Getting Started Without Online Setup Software


If you do not use the online setup software to get started, you can still:

Use your WD My Cloud EX2 personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive,
dragging and dropping files to and from it.
Configure the device using the WD My Cloud EX2 devices dashboard. (See The
Dashboard at a Glance on page 50.)
Back up files using USB, Remote, Internal, and Cloud backup (see Backing Up and
Retrieving Files on page 66).

Accessing Content
The WD My Cloud EX2 devices Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and
Shared Videos subfolders. The existing content of the subfolders are files that you dragged
and dropped or files that have been backed up from your computer or an attached USB
drive:
Note: This manual uses the term shares and folders interchangeably.

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Once youve physically connected your WD My Cloud EX2 device (see Physically
Connecting the Device on page 11), use the following steps to access the contents of your
device.
If your operating systems is...

Then...

Windows 8 or 8.1.1

1.

On the Windows 8 Start page, type Computer

2.

Click Computer.

3.

In the left pane, click Network.

4.

Double-click WDMYCloudEX2 and locate the devices Public


folder.

5.

Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music, Shared


Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. You can now drag and
drop files into (and from) the shared media folders using Windows
Explorer.

1.

Click
or Start > Computer > Network > WDMYCloudEX2
and, if required, enter your network (router) credentials. The devices
Public and private folders (shares) display.

2.

Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music, Shared


Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. You can now drag and
drop files into (and from) the shared media folders using Windows
Explorer.

1.

In a Finder window, click WDMyCloudEX2 under the shared items


in the side bar.

2.

If presented with an authorization page, select Guest, and then


click Connect to display the Public share:

3.

Double-click the Public folder to display the subfolders: Shared


Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos, and Software. You can now
drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder:

4.

If you want to create a shared drive icon permanently on your


desktop, create an alias. Following are two ways to do this:

Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7

Mac OS X
(Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion,
Mavericks)

Note:

Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences >


General and make sure Connected Servers is checked.

Click the item you wish to alias (e.g., Shared Music), hold down
the mouse button, hold down the Cmd and Option keys
simultaneously, and drag the item to where you want the alias to
appear. Instead of moving the original item, this creates an alias
at the new location.
-OR Right-click the item you want to alias (e.g., Shared Music), and
then click File > Make Alias.

Mapping the Public Folder (Windows)


To map the WD My Cloud EX2 Public folder for quick access in the future:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

In Windows Explorer, under Network, click WDMYCLOUDEX2.


Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive from the menu.
Select the desired letter from the Drive drop-down list.
Select the Reconnect at login check box.
Click Finish. Your Public drive is now mapped.

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Accessing Your Cloud Remotely


Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud EX2 Device
Configuring Cloud Access for a User
Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps
A personal cloud is your content, at home, secure and under your control. Unlike public
clouds, a personal cloud allows you to keep all of your content in one safe place on your
home network. Share files, stream media, and access your content anywhere, from your PC
or Mac computer and from mobile devices. No monthly fees. No mysterious location for
your data. Keep your videos, music, photos, and files safe at home and always with you.
This chapter explains how to set up the WD My Cloud EX2 device for remote access and
describes some of the ways you can take advantage of its many capabilities.

Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud EX2 Device


Before you can use your WD My Cloud EX2 device remotely, you have to enable it for cloud
access. To enable the WD My Cloud device for remote access and to check the status of its
remote connection(s), see Cloud Access on page 112.

Configuring Cloud Access for a User


Once youve enabled cloud access on the WD My Cloud EX2 device, use the following
steps to give remote access capability to your device users.
1.

On the navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon

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2.

In the left pane, select the user youd like to configure for cloud access.

3.

In the WDMyCloud.com Login for <user name> area, click the Add/ Change Email
Address icon
.Click this icon if you have not previously added an email address to
the user account or if you need to update/change the users email address.
Enter the users email address. This email address is used to send the user
confirmation information and instructions on setting up and activating a password for
cloud access.
Click Save.
If you have entered an email address, this icon is greyed out. Add an email address,
and then return to this link to send cloud access information.

4.

5.
6.

To generate an activation code for a users mobile device(s):


Important: Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of the request and can be used
only once.
1.

On the bottom of the screen, click Get Code. Youll need to generate one code for
each device you want to activate. A dialog box displays the users activation code and
its expiration date and time.
Note:

2.

Make sure to write down the access codes you generate.

Click OK. Once you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud
devices to which the user now has access, along with the activation code used.

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Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps


The WD My Cloud and WD Photos mobile apps and WD My Cloud desktop app allow you
to access all the content on your personal cloud from any device.

WD Photos Mobile App


Important: WD Photos enables you to view photos in .jpg format only.
Turn your mobile device into the ultimate photo album. View all the photos stored on your
personal cloud with your smartphone or tablet. Or, take a photo or video clip and instantly
upload it from your gallery directly to your WD My Cloud EX2 device with ease.WD Photos is
compatible with leading Apple mobile devices and many popular Android devices. Photos
are automatically optimized for viewing on your mobile device.
Note:

Thumbnail images are not available for an attached USB device.

With WD Photos, you can:

Instantly post photos to Facebook.


Play a slideshow with transitions to create digital art.
Access previously viewed photos even when you are offline.
View your photos all at once or filter them by folder or album.
Search by file name, folder name, or date using the built-in search options.
Email a photo to a friend.
Assign a photo to a contact.
Download a photo from your personal cloud storage to the camera roll on your
mobile device.
Upload photos and videos from the camera roll on your mobile device directly to
your personal cloud storage, no matter where you are.
Note:

WD Photos automatically creates a sub folder with the mobile device name in the
Public directory on the WD My Cloud EX2 device for uploaded photos. Similarly, the
app creates a sub folder with the mobile device name in the Public/Shared Videos
directory for uploaded videos.

For more features and instructions for using WD Photos, see its online Guide Me page and
Quick Tips, and go to http://wdphotos.wd.com.

Installing WD Photos Mobile App on Your Mobile Device


Important: Make sure the photos you want to view on the mobile device are stored in
the Shared Pictures subfolder in the Public share of your
WD My Cloud EX2 device. WD Photos lets you view photos in .jpg format
only.

Requirements

WD My Cloud EX2 personal cloud storage with the most recent firmware,
connected to the Internet.
An iPhone, iPad,or iPod touch with iOS 4.3 or higher

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To install WD Photos on your mobile device:


1.
2.

Download WD Photos from the Apple App or Google Play store and install it on your
mobile device.
Launch WD Photos on your mobile device to display the WD Photos page.

3.

Tap Connect Now to display the Welcome page.

The WD Welcome page contains the following sections:

Found in Network: If the mobile device is on the same Local Area Network or
Wi-Fi Network as the WD My Cloud EX2 device, the activation code is
automatically provided behind the scenes and does not need to be entered.

In the Found in Network section, tap

to the left of WDMyCloudEX2.

Select your user name from the Select User Account list.

Enter your user password.


Add Manually: If the mobile device is not on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as
the WD My Cloud device:

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Note:

In the Add Manually section, tap

to the left of WD Device.

Enter the activation code generated on the WD My Cloud EX2s dashboard


and tap Activate.

You must generate one code for each app you want to activate. Codes are valid for
48 hours from the time of request and can be used one time only. For details on how
to generate an activation code, see To generate an activation code for a users
mobile device(s): on page 22.

4.

Enter your user name and password.


Tap your WD My Cloud EX2 device to view your album(s), and then tap an album to
display the photos contained within it.

Note:

If you have problems installing WD Photos, visit http://wd.com/setup/wdphotos. For


more features and instructions, see the apps online Guide Me page and tips, and go
to http://wdphotos.wd.com.

WD My Cloud Mobile App


You are always connected to your personal cloud. Save valuable space on your mobile
devices with easy photo and video uploads directly to your personal cloud, then securely
access and share your memories.
The WD My Cloud mobile app also allows you to easily transfer files between your personal
cloud, Dropbox and other public cloud accounts.
With WD My Cloud mobile app, you can:

Open and view the important files stored on your WD My Cloud EX2 device from
anywhere without copying them to your mobile device.
Show off the photos stored on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
Connect to other cloud sites such as Dropbox from your tablet or smartphone.
Stream and enjoy music and video files stored on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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Note:

Video streaming performance is best over your LAN and when your mobile device is
connected using Wi-Fi wireless connections. WAN streaming performance may be
limited by upload speeds on your home Internet connection.

Share your presentations on your Apple or Android tablets.


Your WD My Cloud app supports most major file types, such as Microsoft Word
documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

For more features and instructions, see the Help, Guide Me page, and Quick Tips within the
WD Photos app, or go to http://wdmycloud.wd.com .
Note:

WD My Cloud app brings your data from the WD My Cloud EX2 device to your
tablet, handset, or other portable devices using Google Android or Apple iOS. WD
My Cloud provides a convenient file list of the WD My Cloud EX2 device contents
and then launches your favorite player or viewer for any files you wish to open. For
file types your mobile device supports, see the devices manual.

Requirements

WD My Cloud EX2 personal cloud storage with the most recent firmware,
connected to the Internet.
Access to cloud services requires the WD My Cloud app and an active Dropbox,
Google Drive, or SkyDrive account.
iOS iPhone or iPad running versions 5.0 or later software.
Android smartphone or tablet running versions 2.3 or later software.

Installing the WD My Cloud Mobile App


1. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Apple App or Google Play store, and
install it on your mobile device.
2. Launch the app to display the Welcome page.

3.
4.

Tap Connect Now.


You have the following options for connecting to the WD My Cloud device:

From Your Local Network: If the mobile device is connected by Wi-Fi to the
same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically
activated.

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From the Web: Tap


and sign into your personal cloud using your
WDMyCloud.com (cloud access) login account email address and password.
Connect Manually: If the mobile device is not on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network
as the WD My Cloud device:

In the Add Manually section, tap

to the left of WD Device.

Enter the activation code generated on the WD My Clouds dashboard and


tap Activate.

5.
6.

You must generate one code for each app you want to activate. Codes are
valid for 48 hours from the time of request and can be used one time only.
Tap Done.
Tap your WD My Cloud EX2 device to display its share(s).

7.
8.
9.

Tap a share to display its subfolders.


Tap a subfolder to display a list of files.
Tap a file to access it.
Note:

For more features and instructions, see the apps online Guide Me page, Help,
FAQs, and tips, or go to http://wd.setup/wd.mycloudapps.
If you have problems installing the app, go to http://wd.com/setup/
wmycloudmobileapps.

WD My Cloud for Desktop App


This app keeps your PC or Mac connected to your personal cloud, no matter where you are.
From the application, you can easily drag and drop to transfer, manage your files, and share
links to specific files or folders via email.
With WD My Cloud desktop app, you can:

View the files to which you have access.


Assign favorites for quick access to your favorite folders, files and recently
accessed information.

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Add and remove device content by dragging and dropping files and folders from
your computer.

Requirements

WD My Cloud EX2 personal cloud storage or with the most recent firmware,
connected to the Internet.
A PC or a Mac computer.

Installing WD My Cloud Desktop


Windows:
1.
2.

Open a web browser. For browser requirements, see Web Browsers on page 6.
In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudex2 to display the Welcome
to the Learning Center page:

3.

Click WD My Cloud EX2 to display the download page:

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4.
5.

In the Software Downloads area, click Go to Downloads.


In the WD My Cloud for desktop area, click Download. The setup software downloads
to your computer.

6.

Access your downloaded files, and then double-click wdmycloud.exe (Windows) or


wdmycloud.dmg (MAC).

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7.

Select a language from the drop-down menu, and then click OK.

8.

Read the WD License Agreement, and then click I accept the terms of the License
Agreement.

9. Click Next.
10. Read the Apple License Agreement, and then click I accept the terms of the
License Agreement.

11. Click Install. Installation begins.

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12. Once the installation is complete, click Done to close the WD My Cloud installer.

Mac:
1.
2.

3.

Complete Steps 1 - 5 above.


Click Downloads and select WD My Cloud Installer.

If asked to install a Java runtime, click Install.

If a warning screen displays, click Open.


Read the Apple Software License Agreement, and then click Agree.

4.

Select a language from the drop-down menu

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5.

Read the WD Software License Agreement, and then click I accept the terms of the
License Agreement.

6.
7.

Click Install. The installation begins.


Once the installation is complete, click Done to close the WD My Cloud installer.

Launching the WD My Cloud Desktop App


Once youve installed the WD My Cloud Desktop app, use the following steps to access
your WD My Cloud EX2 media files:
IF you want to launch from . . .

THEN . . .

Desktop Icon

Windows 8 or 8.1
Windows 7/Vista/XP

Mac OS X

Double-click the WD My Cloud Desktop icon.

1.

On the Start page, type WD My Cloud.

2.

Click WD My Cloud.

1.

Click

2.

In the left panel, select WD My Cloud > WD My Cloud.

or Start > (All) Programs.

1.

Click Finder>Applications

2.

Select WD My Cloud > WD My Cloud.

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Using the WD My Cloud Desktop App


Use the following steps to use the WD My Cloud Desktop app:
1.

Select your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

If requested, enter your WD My Cloud EX2 device Name and Password.


If your device does not display on the screen, click Connect to a device
manually.

Click WDMyCloud.com Login to log in using your email address and password. To setup your WDMyCloud.com login, see Configuring Cloud Access
for a User on page 21.

Click Activation Code to log in using the activation code generated by


WD My Cloud EX2. (To generate an activation code, see To generate an activation code for a users mobile device(s): on page 22.)

The WD My Cloud Desktop app opens.


2.

Review the Getting Started screen, and then click Start.

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Managing Users, Groups, and Shares


About Users
About Groups
About Shares

About Users
The Administrator, normally the device owner, is the person in charge of setting up the
device. As the WD My Cloud EX2 device owner, you have a special user account (admin)
that provides you with administrator privileges. With these privileges, you can set up and
configure the device to your specific needs and add other users to your personal cloud. You
also have the power to determine exactly what users can access on the device.
As a default, the administrator (admin) user name does not have a password. You can
create one at anytime (see Updating a User Password on page 39).
Note:

Only one individual at a time can use the Administrator logon ID to log into the web
browser app. Because of this, ensure that you log out of the
WD My Cloud EX2 device web browser app when youre not using it. This allows
other users authorized to use the Administrator logon ID to access the web browser
app.
See Energy Saver - Web Access Timeout on Energy Saver on page 114 to
automatically log out of the app after a set amount of time.

The Users screen displays a list of the current users and allows the Administrator to view
user details, create new users, create groups, and grant a user access to existing shares
and groups.

Viewing Users
1. On the navigation bar, click Users to display the Set Up Users screen.

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2. To view user details, click a user name on the left pane. The users profile and share
access information display. A user can have read only, read/write, or no access to a
share.

Note:

The shares in the Share Access section are not editable because they are public
shares. Once you make a share private, the share displays in the list and you can
edit it. (See Making a Share Private on page 47.)

Adding a Single User


The Administrator adds user accounts and sets the parameters of the shares that a user can
access. Use the following steps to add a single user account.
1. To add a user, click
in the lower left side of the screen.
2. Enter the User Name, First Name, Last Name and Email address (optional) of the user
youd like to add in the applicable fields, and then click Next.

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3. To assign a password, click the toggle button


confirm the users password. Click Next.

to ON, enter a password, and then

4. To assign a group to the new user, click the check box next to a group, and then click
Next.

5. Enter the Quota Amount, or leave the values blank for unlimited space, and then click
Save. (See Quota Rules on page 40 for information on quotas.) Your new user
account displays on the left pane of the Set Up Users screen.

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Adding Multiple Users


Use the following steps to add multiple user accounts.
1. To add multiple users, click Add Multiple Users in the lower left side of the screen.

2. Select how youd like to enter your users into the device, and then click Next.

Create Multiple Users: Allows you to enter users manually. See Create Multiple
Users on page 37

Import Users: Allows you to import a list of users into the device. Continue to
Import Multiple Users on page 39.

Create Multiple Users


1. Enter the following information on the Create Multiple Users screen, and then click Next:

Username Prefix: Enter a prefix for your user name. This will be added to the
Account Prefix to create the User Name. (Example: HR)

Account Prefix: Enter a numeric account prefix. This will be added to the
Username Prefix to create the User Name (Example: 143)

Number of Users: Enter the number of User accounts youd like to create. The
maximum number you can add displays to the right.

Password: Enter a password for the user accounts.

Confirm Password: Confirm the password for the user accounts.

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Overwrite Duplicate Accounts (optional): Select this check box to overwrite any
existing duplicate accounts on your device.

2. To assign a group to the new users, click the check box next to a group, and then click
Next.

3. Enter the Quota Amount, or leave the values blank for unlimited space, and then click
Next. (See Quota Rules on page 40 for information about quotas.)

4. Your new user accounts display on screen. Click Save to save them to your device.

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Import Multiple Users


1. Click Download to download a .txt file identifying the format youll need to set up your
user import file.

2. Create and save your import file. Your import file should be formatted as follows:

User import file format: #user name/user password/user groups/ shared


folder(rw)/ shared folder(ro)/ shared folder(deny)/user quota

Example: #user/pw/g1:g2/folder1:folder2/folder3:folder4/folder5:folder6/0:0:0:0
3. Click Import User List and select the import file you created.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the apps youd like the new user accounts to have access to and click Next.

6. Click Save. Your new user accounts save to your device.

Editing User Settings


1. On the Set Up Users screen, select the user whose information youd like to edit. The
User Profile and Share Access panels display.
2. Modify the required and optional settings as desired.
3. If a private share has been created on the Share screen, it displays in the Share Access
panel of the Set Up Users screen. You can assign an access level to it for each user.
(See Making a Share Private on page 47 for information on creating a private share.)

Updating a User Password


When viewing details about a user, the Administrator can add or change the users
password (no password is the default setting). Use the following steps to update a user
password.
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select a user from the list on the left.
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2. Click the toggle button


if no password has been previously created.
3. Click Configure to the right of the toggle button
to display the Edit Password
screen:

4. Enter the new password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields.
5. Click Save.

Assigning a User to a Group


Use the following steps to assign a user account to a user group.
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select the user from the left pane.
2. In the Group Membership field, click Configure.
3. Select the check box next to the Group youd like the user to join, and then click Save.

Quota Rules
Assigning user quotas allows you to better control the disk space allocated to a user or a
group. There are various rules dictating which quota takes precedent over another.

User quota must be the group quota (e.g., if your group has a 20GB quota and
you try to set the user quota to 30GB quota, you will be prompted to reduce your
user quota to be equal to or less then the group quota).
If the user quota is not set, the group quota is assigned to the user.
When a user quota is set prior to joining a group and a group is assigned:

- If the user quota > group quota, the individual user s quota is automatically
reduced to the group quota amount.
- If the user quota is group quota, the individual user quota remains unchanged.

Assigning Quotas to a User


Use the following steps to assign a quota to a user account. A quota determines the amount
of disk space allocated to the user on the WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select the user from the left pane.

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2. In the Quotas field, click Configure.

3. Enter the amount of space to assign to the user on the WD My Cloud EX2 device.

To assign unlimited space, leave the Quota Amount field(s) blank.


4. Click Save.

Removing a User
Use the following steps to delete users from the WD My Cloud EX2 device.
Note:

The Administrator account cannot be deleted.

1. On the Set Up Users screen, in the left pane, select the user youd like to delete.
2. Click the Remove User icon
.
3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The user account is removed from
the device and no longer displays in the user account list.

About Groups
A group allows easier management of multiple users. The permissions and privileges you
assign to group accounts determine the actions that can be taken by that group.

Viewing Groups
1. On the navigation bar, click Users to display the Set up User screen.
2. Click the Group tab below Set Up Users.

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3. To view group details, click a group name on the left pane. The group profile information
displays.

Adding a Group
1. To add a group, click
2. Enter a Group Name.

in the lower left side of the Set Up Groups screen.

3. Click the check box next to the users youd like to add to your new Group and click
Next.

4. Enter the Quota Amount, or leave the values blank for unlimited space, and then click
Save. Your new group account displays on the left pane of the Set Up Groups screen.

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Editing Group Settings


1. On the Set Up Groups screen, select the Group whose information youd like to edit.
The Group Profile and Share Access panel displays.
2. Modify the required and optional settings as desired. To update the groups access to
shares, see Assigning Share Access to Groups on page 43

Assigning Share Access to Groups


Once a group account is created, you can assign access to the various shares on your
WD My Cloud EX2 device using the following steps.
1. On the Set Up Groups screen, select the group for which youd like to assign a share.

2. In the Share Access area, select the type of access youd like to assign to the selected
user:

Read/Write Access: Select this option to provide the group account with read/
write access to the selected share. The group members can view and update the
share.

Read Only Access: Select this option to provide the group account with read
only access to the selected share. The group member can view the share but can't
update it.

Deny Access: The group has no access to this share.


The group is updated with your share access selection.

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Assigning Quotas to a Group


Use the following steps to assign a quota to a Group. A quota determines the amount of
space assigned to the user on the WD My Cloud EX2 device. (See Quota Rules on
page 40 for information on quotas.)
1. On the Set Up Groups screen, select the group from the left pane.
2. In the Quotas field, click Configure.
3. Enter the amount of space youd like to assign to the group on the WD My Cloud EX2
device. To assign unlimited space, leave the Quota Amount field(s) blank.
4. Click Save.

Removing a Group
Use the following steps to delete users from the WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. On the Set Up Group screen, select the user youd like to delete in the left pane.
2. Click the Remove Group icon
.
3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The Group account is removed from
the device and no longer displays in the Group account list.

About Shares
A share is an area on the WD My Cloud EX2 device for storing files (similar to a folder or
directory).
Note: In this manual, we use the terms share and folder interchangeably.

A share can be public so that all users can access the contents, or private to limit access to
selected users. The Shares icon on the navigation bar displays a list of shares on the
WD My Cloud EX2 device and enables the Administrator to manage shares and user
access.
Note:

USB flash drives can be mounted as a share, however, they are not editable.

Viewing a List of Shares


Click the Shares icon on the navigation bar to display a list of shares on the WD My Cloud
EX2 device. For each share name, the description, media serving, and public access status
display.
Use the following steps to view a list of shares.

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1. On the navigation bar, click Shares to display the About Shares page.

2. Click a share to display its profile and share access information.

Note: Only private shares can be edited. Public shares always have read/write
access and are therefore grayed out.

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Creating a New Share


You can create a share and designate it as public or private. For example, if the share
contains financial information, you may want to make the share private. Or, if there are
photos you would like a friend to see, you can make the share public to that friend.
1. Click the Shares icon
on the navigation bar to display the About Shares screen.
2. Click the Add a Share icon
.

3. Complete the following settings:


Volume

Select the volume from the drop-down menu.

Share Name

Assign a name to the share. (Names must be case sensitive, and


contain 1-32 alphanumeric characters but no spaces.)

Share Description (optional)

Enter a brief description of the share to remind yourself of what it


contains. Note that share descriptions must begin with an
alphanumeric value and can contain up to 256 characters.

Enable Recycle Bin (optional)

The Recycle Bin contains any files deleted from the WD My Cloud
EX2 device. If youd like to use the Recycle Bin, click the toggle
button

. to ON. (Default is OFF.)


Note:

The Recycle Bin is only available for Windows


SMB files.

4. Click Next.

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5. Complete the following settings:


Enable Media Serving (optional)

This option allows you to stream media stored in this share to other
devices. If youd like to Enable Media Serving, click the toggle button
. The default is OFF.
Note:

The media server must be enabled for the device


before you can provide media serving for a share.
SeeEnabling DLNA on page 103 for instructions
on enabling media serving for the device.

FTP Access (optional)

This option allows FTP access on this share. If youd like to use FTP
Access, click the toggle button
Note:

WebDAV Access (Optional)

FTP access must be enabled before you can


provide FTP access for a share. See Network
Services on page 119 for instructions on how to
enable FTP access.

This option allows WebDAV access on this share. If youd like to use
WebDAV Access, click the toggle button
Note:

WebDAV access must be enabled before you can


provide FTP access for a share. See Network
Services on page 119 for instructions on how to
enable WebDAV access.

Editing Share Settings


1. On the Set Up Shares screen, select the share youd like to edit. The Share Profile panel
displays.
2. Modify the required and optional settings as desired.

Making a Share Private


If you decide there is a reason to limit access to a public share, convert it to a private share.

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1. On the Set Up Shares screen, select the share:

2. Switch the Public Access button to OFF.


3. For each user listed in the User Access section, select the level of access by clicking
, read only
, or no access
).
the appropriate icon for the share (read/write

Deleting a Share
WARNING!

Deleting a share erases all files and folders on the share.

1. Select the share in the list of shares on the About Shares page.
2. Click the Delete Share icon
.
3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK.

Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally


Note: For information on accessing the contents of a share remotely, see
Accessing Your Cloud Remotely on page 21.

Several options are available for opening a WD My Cloud EX2 share. For a private share, the
user must have:

A user name and password assigned to the share name


Read-only or full access to the share

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IF you want to open a share


using . . .
WD Quick View icon in the
system tray (Windows)

WD Quick View in the menu bar


(Mac OS X)

Windows 8

Windows Vista/Windows 7/
Windows XP

Mac OS X

THEN . . .
1.

Left- or right-click the WD Quick View icon


the main menu.

to display

2.

Click the WD My Cloud device name, and then click Open.


The shares display in Windows Explorer.

3.

For a private share, if prompted for a user name and


password, enter those associated with your user account.

4.

For a private share, if the users name and password are the
same as for logging into the computer, a user name and
password are not required. If they are not the same, visit
http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base
Answer ID 5681.

1.

Click the WD Quick View icon


in the menu bar and
move the cursor over the name of your WD My Cloud device
to display the submenu.

2.

Select Open on the WD Quick View submenu. The shares


display in a second submenu.

3.

Select the desired share.

4.

For a private share, if prompted for a user name and


password, enter those associated with your user account
(see Adding a Single User on page 35).

5.

For a Public share, if prompted for a user name and


password, select Guest.

1.

In the task bar, click the File Explorer icon

2.

In the left panel, select Network, and double-click


WDMyCloudEX2.

3.

Double-click a Public or private share on your device.

1.

Click

2.

In the left panel, select Network

3.

Click WDMyCloud.

4.

Double-click the Public or private shares on your device.

1.

Open a Finder window and locate your WD My Cloud device


under the Shared heading in the side bar.

or Start > Computer.

If presented with an authorization page, select Guest and then


click Connect.
2.

Click the device to display the Public share and any private
shares to which you have access.

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The Dashboard at a Glance


Launching the Dashboard
The Dashboard Home Page
Obtaining Customer Support
Common Tasks
Use the WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard to configure settings and to manage the device as
you prefer. For example, you can set up user accounts and restrict access to the files on
your WD My Cloud EX2 device, set up folders for storing files, enable remote access, and
customize the device to suit your needs.

Launching the Dashboard


Use one of the following methods to launch the dashboard:
IF you want to launch from . . .

THEN . . .

Desktop Icon

A browser or Windows Explorer

Double-click the dashboard icon to launch the WD My


Cloud EX2 dashboard.
Using Device Name:
1.

2.

Enter the name of your WD My Cloud EX2 device (default


name: wdmycloudEX2) in the browsers address field:

http://<device name> (Windows)


(Example: http://wdmycloudEX2)

https://<device name>.local (Mac)


(Example: https://wdmycloudEX2.local)

Click Go.

Using IP Address:

Windows 8 or 8.1

Windows 7/Vista

Windows XP

1.

Enter the IP address of your WD My Cloud EX2 device in the


browsers address field: http://<IP Address> You can find
the IP address from your routers UI.
(Example: http://192.168.1.22)

2.

Click Go.

1.

On the Start page, type Computer.

2.

Click Computer.

3.

In the left pane, click Network.

4.

In the right panel, locate your WD My Cloud EX2 device under


Storage.

5.

Double-click the device, or right-click and select View


device webpage from the resulting menu.

1.

Click

2.

In the left panel, select Network

3.

In the right panel, locate your WD My Cloud EX2 device under


Storage.

4.

Double-click the device, or right-click and select View


device webpage from the resulting menu.

> Computer.

1.

Click Start > My Network Places.

2.

Locate your WD My Cloud device.

3.

Double-click the device or right-click and select Invoke.

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IF you want to launch from . . .


Mac OS X

Mobile Devices

THEN . . .
1.

Click the Safari icon

> bookmark icon

> Bonjour.

2.

Double-click the WD My Cloud EX2 device on the network.

iOS Devices:
1.

Open a browser.

2.

In the Address bar, enter https://<device name>.local.

Android Devices:

WD Quick View icon

WD SmartWare

Note:

1.

Open a browser.

2.

In the Address bar, enter http://<device name>.

1.

Left- or right-click the WD Quick View icon.

2.

Select your WD My Cloud device and then Dashboard.

1.

On the WD SmartWare Home page, select your WD My


Cloud device.

2.

Click the Settings tab to display the Main Settings page.

3.

Click Setup Drive.

WD Quick View and WD SmartWare are helpful WD apps that you can download
from the online Learning Center Downloads page at
wd.com/setup/mycloudex2apps.

Accessing the Dashboard for the First Time


Use the following steps when you initially access the WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard.
1. When you initially log into WD My Cloud EX2, leave the Password field blank.
2. Click Login. Select a language from the drop-down menu.

3. Click the WD End User License Agreement link, review the agreement, and then click
the I agree to the WD End User License Agreement check box.
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4. Click Continue.
5. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email address (optional) to create an admin login
for your WD My Cloud EX2 device, and then click Save.

6. If youd like to add additional users, enter the User Name, First Name, Last Name, and
Email address (optional) of the additional users, and then click Save for all additional
users. To create a remote access account, you must enter the users email address.
7. Click Next.
8. Review the information on the screen.
If desired:

Click the Automatically update device firmware when available check box.

Click the Register the WD My Cloud EX2 device to receive continuous


product support check box.

9. Click Finish. The WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard displays.

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The Dashboard Home Page


The WD My Cloud EX2 Home page has an information bar at the top right, an navigation
icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the devices main
functions with links for updating settings.
Information
Icons

Navigation
Icons

Status and
update panels

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Information Icons
Icon

Name

Actions

USB device on the WD My


Cloud

Click to display the number of USB devices


connected (a hub with multiple devices can be
connected to the USB port). Icon is dim if no
USB is attached.

Alerts

Click to display recent alerts about new


firmware and network issues.

Critical alerts

Click to display a severe warning: over


temperature, under temperature, drive SMART
failure, failure of the data volume to mount.

Navigation Icons
Icon

Name

Actions

Home

The dashboard displays an instant overview of the status of


the devices main functions and links for updating settings.

Users

Create, change, and delete users and grant them full or


limited access to particular shares.

Shares

Create, change, and delete shares (folders) and grant specific


users full, limited, or no access to particular shares.

Cloud Access

Set up, change, and remove remote cloud access to


particular shares. Monitor remote access status.

Backups

Create backups to:


A USB drive
Another WD My Cloud EX2 on your local network or on a
remote network
Another location on your WD My Cloud EX2 device
A Cloud backup site

Storage

Select the way your WD My Cloud EX2 device stores your


data.

Apps

Add or remove various apps that allow you to use your device
more productively.

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Icon

Name

Actions

Settings

Configure advanced settings for your WD My Cloud EX2


device, including:
General device settings,
Network configurations
ISO mount options
Media options,
Device utility tasks
Notification settings
Firmware update setting

Viewing Device Status and Making Updates on the Home Page


The main body of the Home page shows the status of the device and its functions and
provides shortcuts to the most necessary tasks.

Capacity
The Capacity panel displays the amount of free storage left on your WD My Cloud EX2
device.

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1. To see detailed information, click the arrow in the lower right to display the current usage
of the drives capacity:

2. To return to the Home page, click Close.

Device
The Device section identifies the overall health of the system, indicates the current version of
your firmware, and informs you if firmware updates are available.

Diagnostics
The Diagnostics section displays a snapshot of the systems components and identifies the
overall health of the WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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1. To see details about the status of system components, click the arrow on the right side
of the panel.

2. To return to the Home page, click Close.


Firmware
The Firmware section displays the current version of firmware loaded on your WD My Cloud
EX2 device. A green check mark indicates that your firmware is up-to-date.

1. To view whether an updated version of the firmware is available, click the arrow to the
right of Firmware to display firmware availability:

If an update is available, click Install and Reboot to update your device.


2. To return to the Home page, click OK or Cancel.
Note:

If new firmware is available, see Firmware Update on page 131 for information on
updating your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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Network Activity
The Network Activity panel displays the system activities and processes that are running on
your WD My Cloud EX2 device. At a glance, you can see the network, CPU, and RAM
activity.

1. To view a list of all the system activities and processes that are running on your WD My
Cloud EX2 device, click the arrow on the right of the panel to display:

CPU: Click the right arrow to view the CPU activity. Click Back to return to the
Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page.

Memory: Click the right arrow to view the Memory activity. Click Back to return to
the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page.

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Network: Click the right arrow to view the network activity. Click Back to return to
the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page.

Process: Click the right arrow to view the process information, including the list of
active processes and the amount of CPU and Memory usage for each process.
Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home
page.
process.tif

Cloud Devices
The Cloud Devices panel displays the number of cloud devices currently accessing the WD
My Cloud EX2 device remotely. In this example, one cloud device is accessing it remotely.

1. To add cloud access for a user, click the plus sign (+) in the lower right of the panel to
display:

2. To generate an activation code, click the Get Code button.


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3. Follow the page instructions to connect your tablet or mobile device to the
WD My Cloud EX2 device.

Users
The Users panel displays the number of users currently set up to use the WD My Cloud EX2
device.

1. To add a user, click the plus (+) sign in the lower right of the panel:

Note:

When you enter the email address on the Add User screen, a new account is
created for cloud access. The user receives an email with instructions on how to
activate and set up a password for cloud access.

2. Enter the required information and click Next to display a user password screen.

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3. To assign a password, click the toggle button


, enter a password, and then confirm
your password. Click Next to display the user group screen.

4. To assign a group to the new user, click the check box next to a group, and then click
Next to display the Add User screen.

5. Enter the Quota Amount, or leave the values blank for unlimited space, and then click
Save. Youve added a new user.

Apps
The Apps panel displays the apps currently installed on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

1. To view the installed apps, click the arrow in the lower right of the panel to display:

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Note:

To install an app, see Managing Apps on WD My Cloud EX2 on page 97.

2. To return to the Home page, click Close.

Managing Alerts
Alerts display system messages containing pertinent information about the status of your
WD My Cloud EX2 device. There are three types of alerts that appear on the
on the upper right of the dashboard.
Alert Icon

Type of Alert

Description

Informational

Informational alerts keep you updated on non-vital system


information. Example: Reboot Required

Warning

Warnings present a condition that might cause a problem in


the future. Example: Network Disconnected.

Critical

This alert presents an error or problem that has occurred,


usually a system failure. Example: Fan Not Working

Viewing Alert Details


1. On the dashboard, click the Alert icon
in the upper right corner.
2. Select the arrow
next to the alert youd like to view from the Alert list, or click View All
to review details for all of your alerts.

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When an alert occurs, the alert message displays the Alert icon
dashboard. To close the alerts message, click Close.

and window within the

Dismissing an Alert
1. On the dashboard, click the Alert icon
in the upper right corner.
2. Select the delete icon
next to the alert youd like to dismiss.
To dismiss all alerts, click View All, and then Dismiss All.

Obtaining Customer Support


To open the Support page:
1. Click the Help icon
on any page to display the Help menu.
2. Click Support to display the following page:

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If a problem occurs with the WD My Cloud EX2 device, WD Technical Support will need
information about your device to troubleshoot and determine the best solution. There are
two ways to get your device info and request support:

Run a system report and send it to WD automatically,


Create a system report manually and send it to WD.

Requesting Automatic Support


In the Request Automated Customer Support section:
1. Click the Privacy Policy link to review WD's privacy policy.
2. Click the Attach my devices diagnostic report and request support check box.
3. Click the Request Support button.

Creating and Saving a System Report


In the Create and Save System Report section:
1. Click Create and Save. This saves the file to your computer.
2. If desired, email the report to WD Technical Support.

Obtaining Other Support


In the Support Resources section are links to additional resources:

To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product
Documentation link.
To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link.
To discuss your WD My Cloud EX2 device with other users, click the Forum link.
To see WD phone numbers and other contact information, click the Contacts link.

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Common Tasks
The next few chapters step you through the procedures for configuring and using the
WD My Cloud EX2 device. The following table provides shortcuts to instructions for some
common tasks.
How do I ...

See ...

Set up the device on my network

page 9

Use media servers

page 101

Enable DLNA and iTunes

page 103

Shut down or reboot the WD My Cloud EX2 device

page 127

Update firmware

page 131

Access content from the device (public and private shares)

page 19

Add users

page 34

Create shares

page 44

Upload and back up content to the device

page 66

Back up the device

page 66

Enable or disable remote access for you and people you want to share with)

page 21

Download WD mobile apps

page 23

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Backing Up and Retrieving Files


About Backups
Managing a USB Device and USB Backups
Remote Backups
Internal Backups
Cloud Backups

About Backups
There are various ways to back up your data on the WD My Cloud EX2 device. These
include:

USB BackupAllows you to back up WD My Cloud EX2 device data to and from
your a USB device.
Remote BackupAllows you to back up WD My Cloud EX2 device data to and
from another WD My Cloud EX2 or WD My Cloud EX4 device.
Internal BackupAllows you to back up data from one storage location to
another on your WD My Cloud EX2 or WD My Cloud EX4 device.
Cloud BackupAllows you to backup WD My Cloud EX2 device data to an
external cloud backup service.

Managing a USB Device and USB Backups


When you attach a USB drive to the WD My Cloud EX2 device, you turn it into a network
drive. Once connected, the USB drive has the following capabilities:

When you connect an external USB drive such as a WD Passport, a memory stick,
or a camera to the WD My Cloud EX2 device, you can access it with Windows
Explorer or Mac Finder.
The USB drive can serve as a target for backups.
You now have the option of mapping the drive as a user share drive.
If a WD external drive has been locked, when it is attached to the WD My Cloud
EX2 device, it maintains that security. Using the Dashboard, you can unlock or
re-lock it as desired.

Connecting A USB Drive


Connect a USB hard drive to the USB port on the rear of your WD My Cloud EX2 device for
additional storage and backup capabilities. The USB drive appears as a share on the
WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard. (SeeAbout Shares on page 44.)
The WD My Cloud EX2 device supports the following formats for externally attached USB
drives:

FAT/FAT32
NTFS (read and write capability)
HFS+J
Linux Ext2, Ext3/Ext4
XFS

WARNING!

Mounting or ejecting a USB drive while performing an NFS


or AFP file transfer will interrupt the file transfer process.

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Creating a USB Backup


Use the following steps to back up your data on your WD My Cloud EX2 to or from a USB
device.
1.

On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.

2.
3.

Click USB Backups, if not already selected.


Complete the following fields to create a USB backup job:

4.

Job Name

Enter a Job Name for your backup.

Direction

Indicate the direction of your backup from the drop-down menu.


Options include:
USB to NAS: Backs up the data on your USB device to the WD
My Cloud EX2 device.
NAS to USB: Backs up the data on your WD My Cloud EX2
device to a USB device.

Source Folder

Click Browse and select the folder you'd like to back


up.

Destination Folder

Click Browse and select the destination folder for your backup.

Click Create. This creates the backup job for the requested backup.

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5.

In the USB Backup Jobs area, click the arrow to begin your backup.

The progress of the backup displays in the USB Backup Jobs area.

Viewing the Details of a USB Backup Job


1.

On the USB Backups screen, under USB Backup Jobs, select the job youd like to
modify, and then click the Edit Job button .

2.

Review the USB Details screen, and then click Close to close the screen.

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Editing a USB Backup Job


1.

On the USB Backups screen, under USB Backup Jobs, select the job youd like to
modify, and then click the Edit Job button.

2.

In the USB Backup area, make the necessary changes to your job, and then click
Save.

Deleting a USB Backup Job


1.

On the USB Backups screen, under USB Backup Jobs, click the Delete Job button
next to the job youd like to delete.

2.

In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The selected USB Backup job is
now deleted and removed from the USB Backup Jobs list.

Remote Backups
Back up your WD My Cloud EX2 device to another WD My Cloud EX2 or a WD My Cloud
EX4 device.
Before you proceed with a remote backup, ensure the following:

You have a remote WD My Cloud EX2 or WD My Cloud EX4 device to back up this
device to. Existing shares and data from this device will be copied to the target
device in addition to previously existing data.

The remote Server setting is turned ON in the remote WD My Cloud EX2 or WD My


Cloud EX4 device.

The backup password for the remote WD My Cloud EX2 or WD M Cloud EX4
device is enabled.

You have enabled port forwarding to see the remote WD My Cloud EX2 or
WD My Cloud EX4 device over the Internet.
For additional information on remote backups, see Knowledge Base Answer ID 10637.

Creating a Remote Backup


Use the following steps to back up your WD My Cloud EX2 to a remote device.
1.

On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.

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2.

Click Remote Backup.

3.

Click the Create Remote Backup button.

4.

Place a check mark in the box next to the share youd like to back up, and then click
Next.

5.

In the Remote IP field, enter the IP address of the remote backup server.
(Example 192.168.1.16)
In the Password field, enter the password for the remote backup server, and then click
Next.

6.

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7.

Select the check box next to the share where youd like to back up your data, and then
click Next.

8.

Complete the following fields to create a Remote backup job, and then click Next:

Job Name

Enter a Job Name for your backup.

Auto Update

Click the toggle button

Backup Now

Click Yes to begin your remote backup now. Click No to create a


remote backup job for future backup.

to enable the Autoupdate feature.

9. Review the details of your Remote Backup job, and then click Finish.

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Viewing the Details of a Remote Backup Job


1.

On the Remote Backup screen, under Remote Backup Jobs, click the Details button
next to the job youd like to view.

2.

Review the Details screen, and then click Close to close the screen.

Recovering a Remote Backup


Use the following steps to recover the data you saved on your remote server. This process
recovers the data you saved on the remote server to your local server.
1.

On the Remote Backup screen, under Remote Backup Jobs, click the Recover
button
next to the job youd like to view.

2.

On the Recover screen, click OK. Your data recovery begins.

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Deleting a Remote Backup


1.

On the Remote Backup screen, under Remote Backup Jobs, click the Delete button
next to the job youd like to delete.

2.

In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The selected Remote Backup job
is now deleted and removed from the Remote Backup Jobs list.

Internal Backups
Internal backups allow you to make backups of the existing content from one storage
location to another on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

Creating an Internal Backup


Use the following steps to back up your WD My Cloud EX2 internally.
1.
2.

On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.


Click Internal Backups, if not already selected.

3.

Enter the following information to create a USB backup job:


Job Name

Enter a Job Name for your internal backup.

Source Folder

Click Browse and select the folder you'd like to back


up.

Destination Folder

Click Browse and select the destination folder for your backup.

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Recurring Backup

Incremental Backup

5.

If youd like to use the Recurring Backup feature:


1.

Click the toggle button


feature.

to enable the Recurring Backup

2.

Select the frequency of the backup: Daily, Weekly, Monthly.

3.

Select a time (hour and minutes) from the drop-down menu.

4.

If you did not enable the Recurring backup field:


Click the Date field and select the date youd like the backup
to occur.
Select a time of day (hour and minutes) from the drop-down
menu.

Click the check box if youd like this job to be an incremental backup.

Click Create. Your job displays in the Internal Backup Queue area and will begin
backing up at the indicated time.

Initiating an Immediate Internal Backup

On the Internal Backups screen, under Internal Backup Queue, select the job youd
like to modify, and then click the Begin Now button.

The internal backup begins.

Modifying an Internal Backup Job


1.

On the Internal Backups screen, under Internal Backup Queue, select the job youd like
to modify, and then click the Edit button.

2.

In the Internal Backup area, make the necessary changes to your job, and then click
Save.

Viewing Internal Backup Details


1.

On the Internal Backups screen, under Internal Backup Queue, select the job youd like
to modify, and then click the Details button.

2.

Review the details of your Internal Backup job, and then click Close.

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Deleting an Internal Backup Job


1.

On the Internal Backups screen, under Internal Backup Queue, click the Delete
button.

2.

In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The selected Internal Backup job is
now deleted and removed from the Internal Backup Jobs list.

Cloud Backups
A cloud backup allows you to create remote backups that are accessible over the Internet
and through various mobile devices. WD My Cloud EX2 device uses the following cloud
services to create remote backups:

ElephantDrive: ElephantDrive is a cloud backup service that provides secure and


automatic backups to your files remotely.
Amazon S3: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is an online file storage web
service that can be used to store and retrieve any amount of data, at any time, from
anywhere on the web.

Enabling ElephantDrive Cloud Backup


ElephantDrive is a cloud backup service that provides secure and automatic backups to
your files remotely. Once enabled, ElephantDrive automatically syncs with your device. For
additional information about ElephantDrive Cloud Backups, see
http://home.elephantdrive.com/welcome/wdc/.
Use the following steps to enable a cloud backup using ElephantDrive.
1.
2.

On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.


Click Cloud Backups, if not already selected.

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3.

Click ElephantDrive at the top of the screen.

4.

In the ElephantDrive field, click the toggle button


cloud backup.
Click Register. The Register screen displays.

5.

6.

7.

to turn on your ElephantDrive

Enter the following information, and then click Register:

Email address: Enter the email address youll use to receive information from
ElephantDrive.

Password: Enter a password for your new account

Verify Password: Reenter your password.


Youve now enabled your ElephantDrive cloud backup.

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Backing Up with ElephantDrive


Once youve enabled ElephantDrive, use the following steps to create a cloud backup.
1.
2.
3.

On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.


Click Cloud Backups, if not already selected.
Click Elephant Drive at the top of the screen.

4.
5.

In the Access Backups field, click Login.


Enter the email and password you used when you registered with ElephantDrive in
Step 6 on page 76. Click Login.
In the Elephant Drive field, click the New device backup wizard link.
Follow the steps outlined in the ElephantDrive backup wizard to create your cloud
backup.

6.
7.

Enabling an Amazon S3 Cloud Backup


Note: Before creating your Cloud backup, sign up for the Amazon S3 service at
http://aws.amazon.com/s3.

Once your Amazon S3 account is set up, use the following steps to create a cloud backup.
1.
2.
3.

On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.


Click Cloud Backups, if not already selected.
Click the Amazon S3 button at the top of the screen.

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4.

Click Create.

5.

Enter a Job Name for your cloud backup, and then click Next.

6.

7.

Enter the following information supplied by Amazon S3:

Region: Select the region used for your cloud from the drop-down menu.

Access Key: Enter the access key supplied to you by Amazon S3.

Private Key: Enter the private key supplied to you by Amazon S3.

Remote Path: Enter the remote path for your cloud. This is normally your bucket
name.
Click Next.

8.

Enter the following information, and then click Next:


Type

Select one of the following options:


Upload: Backs up your WD My Cloud EX2 data to your Amazon
S3 bucket.
Download: Backs up your Amazon S3 bucket to your WD My
Cloud EX2 device.

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Backup Type

9.

From the drop-down menu, select the type of backup youd like to
perform. Options include:
Overwriting existing file(s): Overwrites files in the target folder
that have the identical name as your source file.
Full Backup: Creates a separate folder containing all of the
backup data each time the backup is performed.
Incremental Backup: Overwrites files with source files that are
newer then the target files.

In the Local Path field, enter a path for your backup on your WD My Cloud EX2 server.

Click Browse to browse to a location for your backup on the device.


(Example Volume_1/backup)

10. Click the toggle button


to activate the Autoupdate feature. This automatically
updates your backup based on a schedule you create.

If you activate the Autoupdate feature:

- Select the Autoupdate schedule: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly


- Select the Autoupdate Time from the drop-down menu (Daily option).

Select Autoupdate Date and Time from the drop-down menus (Weekly or Monthly
option).

11. If you dont select Autoupdate, in the Backup Now field, indicate whether you want to
begin the backup now.

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Select Yes to begin your backup now.

12. Click Next.

13. Review your settings, and then click Finish. Your Amazon S3 Cloud backup is created.
The new job displays in the Amazon S3 Queue section of the Amazon S3 Backup
page.

14. Access your Amazon S3 Cloud backup bucket to view your device backups.

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Managing Storage on WD My Cloud EX2


Storage Types
RAID Storage
iSCSI Storage
Volume Virtualization

Storage Types
There are several ways to manage your storage on the
WD My Cloud EX2 device:

RAID Storage
iSCSI
Volume Virtualization

The Storage page allows you to configure the storage within your device and view the status
and capacity of the disks within your device. This chapter provides details on managing the
storage on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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RAID Storage
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) allows you to store the same data in different
places on multiple hard drives, providing necessary redundancy, greater performance, and
data integrity. There are several different levels of RAID, each one providing a different
method of sharing or distributing data among the drives. Your WD My Cloud EX2 device
allows you to select from the following storage modes:
RAID Mode

Description

JBOD

The use of one or more drives not in a RAID configuration but managed as
separate logical volumes.

Spanning

Combination of drives in a linear fashion to create one large logical volume.

RAID 0

RAID 0 mode provides disk striping across all drives in the RAID drive group.
RAID 0 does not provide data redundancy but does provide the best performance
of any RAID levels. RAID 0 breaks up data into smaller segments and stripes the
data segments across each drive in the drive group.

RAID 1

In RAID 1 mode, the RAID controller duplicates all data from one drive to a second
drive in the drive group. RAID 1 provides complete data redundancy but cuts the
required storage capacity in half.

Viewing the Current RAID Mode


Use the following steps to view the RAID mode currently being used on your device.
1.
2.

3.

On the navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.


Click RAID, if not already selected.

In the RAID Profile, the following information displays:


RAID Health

Auto-Rebuild status

RAID Volume

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Changing the RAID Mode


Use the following steps to change the current RAID mode on your WD My Cloud EX2
device.
WARNING!

Changes made to your RAID Mode will delete all of your data
and your user settings. See Saving a Configuration File on
page 127 for information on saving your user settings.

1.
2.
3.

On the navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.


Click RAID, if not already selected.
Click Change RAID Mode at the bottom of the screen.

4.

Review the Warning message, and then click OK.

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5.

Select the RAID mode youd like to use for your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

Options include:
JBOD

The use of one or more drives not in a RAID configuration but


managed as separate logical volumes.

Spanning

Combination of drives in a linear fashion to create one large logical


volume.

RAID 0

Data is striped across multiple hard drives, enabling accelerated


reading and recording of data by combining the work of two or more
drives to increase performance.

RAID 1

Two instantaneous copies of the data are recorded on separate hard


drives so if one of them fails, other(s) continue to read/write data until
the faulty hard drive is replaced.

6.

Select the Switch to <RAID Mode> check box, and then click Next.

7.

Review the status of your hard drives, and then click Next.

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8.

Using the Volume slider, select the amount of space youd like to dedicate to the
selected RAID mode.

If you choose not to use the entire volume for your RAID selection, you can configure
the remaining disk space as Spanning by selecting the Configure the remaining
disk space as Spanning check box.
9. Click Next.
10. Select the type of encryption youd like on the volume.
Note: Encryption is not available for certain regions.

Click
Click

to encrypt the selected volume.


to keep the volume unencrypted.

11. Review the summary of your selections, and then click Next.

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12. Review the warning screen, and then click Finish.

13. The requested hard drive changes begin. Do not turn off your WD My Cloud EX2
device while these changes are in progress.
14. When the process is complete, click Finish again.

Auto-Rebuilding your RAID


The Auto-Rebuilding option allows you to automatically rebuild the RAID for your
WD My Cloud EX2 device in case of drive corruption. Use the following steps to enable the
auto-rebuild option.
1.
2.
3.

On the navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.


Click RAID, if not already selected.
Review the Auto-Rebuild field to determine whether your WD My Cloud EX2 device is
currently set up for auto-rebuild.

If Auto-Rebuild is off, click the toggle button

to enable Auto-Rebuild.

Disk Status
The Disk Status screen identifies the health of the disk drives as well as the status and
information on each drive used in your WD My Cloud EX2 device. The Disk Status screen
consists of the following areas:

Disks Profile: This area displays the general status of all of the disk drives on your
device.

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System Disks: This area identifies the drives on your device, the status of each
drive, and the amount of space on that drive.

Note:

If a drive is unsuitable, the status is not compatible.

Viewing Hard Drive Information


Use the following steps to view status of the disks on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1.
2.

On the Storage page, click Disk Status, if not already selected.


Select Drive <drive #> next to the disk for which youd like to view information.

3.

Review the hard drive information, and then click Close.

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The Hard Drive Information screen displays the following data:

Vendor

The vendor from whom the hard drive was obtained.

Model

The model number of the hard drive selected.

Serial Number

The serial number of the hard drive selected.

Capacity

The capacity of the hard drive selected.

Firmware Version

The current firmware version used on the drive selected.

iSCSI Storage
Internet SCSI (iSCSI) is an industry standard developed to enable transmission of iSCSI
block storage commands and data over an existing IP network by using the TCP/IP
protocol. The encapsulated iSCSI commands and data can be transmitted over a local area
network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN). As with traditional SCSI, an iSCSI storage
solution requires at least one initiator residing on the client computer and at least one
target residing on the storage server.
Once the connection is established between the iSCSI initiator and the iSCSI target, the
operating system on the iSCSI initiator sees the storage as a local storage device that can
be formatted, read, and written in the usual manner.
WD My Cloud EX2 allows you to create and manage iSCSI targets. The iSCSI target
provides storage, similar to a local hard disk drive, but is accessed over a network rather
then locally. The iSCSI target is protected by the underlying RAID structure of the WD My
Cloud EX2 server.
iSCSI Roles

Initiator: A client computer that accesses storage devices using iSCSI commands
over an IP network.
Target: A network-attached storage device that provides access to logical disks
(which can be created on the WD My Cloud EX2 server).

Creating an iSCSI Target


Use the following steps to create an iSCSI target
1.

On the navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.

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2.

Click iSCSI, if not already selected.

3.
4.
5.

Click the toggle button


to enable iSCSI.
Click Create iSCSI Target at the bottom of the screen.
On the Create iSCSI Target screen, enter the following information:

Alias: Descriptive name for your target.

Created On: The Volume where youd like the iSCSI target to reside.

Size: The size of your target and the unit of information storage for that size (e.g.
GB, TB).

6.

Click Next. The Create iSCSI Target screen displays:

7.

If youd like to assign security for your target:


a. Click CHAP.

8.

b. Enter an existing User Name and Password, and then confirm the Password.
Click Save. Your new iSCSI target is created and displays in the iSCSI Target List.

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Enabling / Disabling an iSCSI Target


Use the following steps to enable or disable an iSCSI target.

Enabling an iSCSI Target


1.
2.
3.

On the Storage page, click iSCSI.


Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target youd like to enable.
Click Enable. The selected target is now enabled.

Disabling an iSCSI Target


1.
2.
3.

On the Storage page, click iSCSI.


Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target youd like to disable.
Click Disable. The selected target is now disabled.

Modifying an iSCSI Target


Use the following steps to modify an iSCSI target.
1.
2.
3.

On the Storage page, click iSCSI.


Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target youd like to modify.
Make all of your necessary changes, and then click Save.

Deleting an iSCSI Target


Use the following steps to delete an iSCSI target.
1.
2.
3.

On the Storage page, click iSCSI.


Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target youd like to delete.
Ensure that this is the target you want to delete, and then click Delete. The selected
target is deleted and removed from the iSCSI Target list.

Enabling iSCSI iSNS Client


The Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) protocol is used for interaction between iSNS
servers and iSNS clients. iSNS clients are computers, also known as initiators, that are
attempting to discover storage devices, also known as targets, on an Ethernet network. Use
the following steps to configure the iSCSI iSNS client.
1.
2.

On the navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.


If not already selected, click iSCSI.

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3.
4.

Click the toggle button


to ON to enable iSCSI.
In the iSCSI iSNS Client field, click the toggle button

5.
6.

Click Configure.
Enter the iSNS client server address, and then click Save.

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Volume Virtualization
Volume Virtualization simplifies scalability by allowing you to map iSCSI targets on other
network storage devices and present them as volumes on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

Creating a Virtualized Volume


Use the following steps to create a virtualized volume on your device.
1.
2.

On the Storage page, click Volume Virtualization, if not already selected.


Click Create to display the Create Volume Virtualization screen:

3.

In the Device IP field, enter the IP address of the device where the iSCSI target resides,
and then click Next.

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4.

Select an iSCSI target from the retrieved list, and then click Next.

5.

To add authentication to the target, click the toggle button


Name and Password, and then click Next.

to ON, enter a User

6.

Disabled authentication is the default. To keep the default, ensure that the
Authentication field is OFF, and then click Next.
Select a LUN (Local Unit Number) from the list, and then click Next.

7.

Enter a name for the share folder, and then click Next.

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8.

Review the Volume Virtualization summary to ensure that your settings are correct, and
then click Save. A virtual volume is created.

Connecting a Virtualized Volume to a Target

Use the following steps to connect a virtualized volume to a target on your device.
1.
2.

On the Storage page, click Volume Virtualization, if not already selected.


Click Details next to the virtual volume youd like to connect.

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3.

Click Connect. Once connected to the target, the system automatically formats the
LUN, if it hasnt been done before.

4.

Once your virtual volume is formatted, click Close. The state of the volume is changed
to Connect.

Your new virtual volume is now available on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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Modifying a Virtualized Volume


Use the following steps to modify a virtualized volume on your device.
1.
2.

On the Storage page, click Volume Virtualization, if not already selected.


Select the virtual volume youd like to modify, and then click Modify.

3.

Make the necessary changes to the volume, and then click Save. When the modified
settings are saved, the virtual volume is connected again.

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Managing Apps on WD My Cloud EX2


About Apps
Managing Apps

About Apps
Apps is short for Applications. Apps are little self-contained programs used to enhance the
existing functions of your device or service. The WD My Cloud EX2 device provides various
apps that allow you to use your device more productively.
Note: WD recommends that you fully understand the nature of any app before
you install it on your device.
Note: Support for each app should be obtained through the individual vendor.

WD My Cloud EX2 comes with various apps installed. There is also a list of available apps for
you to choose from on the Add an App screen.

Managing Apps
The Apps screen displays a list of the currently installed apps. From this screen, you can use
your installed apps, add new apps, or remove apps you no longer want to use.

Viewing Apps
1. On the navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen:

2. To select an app, click the name of the app in the left pane. The app displays in the right
pane.

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Adding an App
Use the following steps to add an app to your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. On the navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.

2. Click the Add an App icon


in the lower left side of the screen.
The first time you add an app, the Terms of Service screen displays. Read and accept
the agreement.

3. On the Add an App screen, place a check next to the app youd like to add to the
device.

4. For details about the app, click Details. Close the Details screen.
5. Place a check next to the app(s) youd like to add to your device, and then click Install.
The selected apps are added to your device.

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Manually Adding an App


If you have an app youd like to add that is not listed on the Add an App screen, use the
following steps to manually add that app to your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
Note:

WD recommends that you fully understand the nature of any app before you install it
on your device.

1. On the navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.

2. Click the Add an App icon


in the lower left side of the screen.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Add an App screen, and then click the To install manually,
click here link.

4. Navigate to the app youd like to install on your device.


5. Select the app, and then click Open.
6. The selected app is added to your device.

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Deleting an App
Use the following steps to delete an app from your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. On the navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.

2. From the Apps list in the left pane, select the app that youd like to delete from the
device.
3. Click the Remove an App icon
in the lower left side of the screen.
4. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The app is removed from the device
and no longer displays in the user account list.

Updating an App
Use the following steps to update an app that youve added to your WD My Cloud EX2
device.
1. On the navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.
2. If there is an update for one of the apps youve added to your device, an Updates
available link displays at the top right of the screen.
3. Click the Updates Available link.

4. Select the app youd like to update from the list, and then click Update.

If youd like to view the details of the update, click Details.

Click Back to return to the Update screen.

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Media Servers
Media Storage
Enabling DLNA and iTunes
Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players
Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes

Media Servers
WD My Cloud EX2 is designed to serve as your home's media server. It enables you to
stream photos, music, and videos to your DLNA-compatible devices and music to your
iTunes-compatible devices.
Both DLNA-compatible and iTunes-compatible devices search for media stored in any
Public share that has media serving enabled. By default, DLNA Media is disabled. Once you
enable it on the Settings > Media Server page, the media serving for the Public share is also
automatically enabled. For all other shares, the media serving remains off.
If you do not want DLNA to display specific media files, place them in a private share that is
set to disable media sharing. (See Making a Share Private on page 47.)

Media Server Overview


The WD My Cloud EX2 device uses TwonkyMedia as its DLNA media server. It streams your
music, photos and videos to compatible devices in your home. Playing media on a
compatible device is easy.
The media server searches for all the media stored in the Public share on the WD My Cloud
EX2 device connected to your home network. After enabling media serving for the device
(see Enabling DLNA and iTunes on page 103), you can just transfer your multimedia content to
the Public share on your WD My Cloud EX2 device, and you are ready to stream and view
content on your home entertainment center, game consoles (for example, Xbox 360 or
PlayStation 3), WD TV Live media player, or DLNA 1.5 digital media adapters), and other
PC computers on your home or office network. Visit
http://www.dlna.org for further information on DLNA.

iTunes Overview
You or anyone connected to the WD My Cloud EX2 device can use iTunes to play stored
music files. iTunes creates a virtual music library on the device and treats it as an iTunes
repository, making it possible to stream music files from the WD My Cloud EX2 device to
Windows or Mac computers running iTunes.
iTunes scans any shares that have the Media Serving setting enabled, including the Public
share by default.

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Media Types Supported

Audio files

Video files

Image Files

3GP

3GP

BMP

AAC

ASF

JPEG

AC3

AVI

PNG

AIF

DivX

TIF

ASF

DV

FLAC

DVR-MS

LPCM

FLV

M4A

M1V

M4B

M2TS

MP1

M4P

MP2

M4V

MP3

MKV

MP4

MOV

MPA

MP1

OGG

MP4

WAV

MPE

WMA

MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4
MPG
MTS
QT
QTI
QTIF
RM
SPTS
TS
VDR
VOB
WMV
Xvid

Note:

Some devices may not support playback of all these files. Please refer to your
devices user manual to see which formats are supported.

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Media Types Supported by iTunes


Note:

iTunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. See Knowledge Base Answer ID 8412
for additional information on iTunes-supported versions.

The iTunes Media Server supports the following file extensions: FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4A
and WAV.
Note:

Some devices may not support playback of all these files. Please refer to your
devices user manual to see which formats are supported.

Media Storage
You can access and store media content on the WD My Cloud EX2 device by means of
network shares. Shares, similar to folders or directories, are areas set up to organize media
and access them from your network. Shares can be shared with everyone (public) or with
selected users on your network (private).
The device comes pre-configured with the Public network share, which contains the
following folders for media storage:
Shared MusicStores music files you want to share with other users.
Shared PicturesStores image files you want to share with other users.
Shared VideosStores video files you want to share with other users.
Note:

You will notice that the Public share's Shared Music and Shared Pictures shares
contain mirrored and uploaded subfolders. These folders are needed by Twonky 7.2.
You can now upload all media types to the uploaded subfolder from a DLNA client
with "upload" capability.
Go to the Twonky configuration site (NAS_IP:9000) to aggregate content from all
NAS devices with DLNA capability on your network to the mirrored folder. Uploading
and mirroring are best left to expert users, as these features are not supported by
WD customer support.

Enabling DLNA and iTunes


The Media page of the Settings Screen allows you to enable or disable the DLNA and iTunes
media servers. Media server utilities for re-scanning the NAS or fully rebuilding the DLNA
database are also on the Media page.

Enabling DLNA
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and then click Media in the left panel.

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1. In the DLNA area Media Streaming field, click the toggle button
Note:

to enable DLNA.

Media Streaming is OFF by default. To enable DLNA, click the toggle


button to
ON. The media server must be enabled before you can provide media serving for a
share. (See Creating a New Share on page 46 for instructions on how to enable
media serving on a share.)

2. Click View Media Players. This displays a list of the media players/receivers on your
home network.
Note:

If Media Streaming is OFF, this field will not display on your screen.

3. On the Media Streaming Options screen, select the media device youd like to receive
streaming music, video, or photos.

On: Select this option to allow DLNA media streaming to the device.
Off: Select this option to disable DLNA media streaming to the device.
4. Once your selections are made, click Close.

Viewing DLNA Media Server Information


The DLNA area displays the current version, the number of music, video, and pictures
available on your device, and when the last update occurred.

To view DLNA media server information, on the Settings screen, click Media in the
left panel.

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Rescanning/Rebuilding the DLNA Database


The WD My Cloud EX2 device automatically rescans and rebuilds the DLNA database;
however, if you suspect that your database is corrupted, use the following steps to either
rescan or rebuild your DLNA database:
Important: Use caution when completing this procedure. Rebuilding the DLNA server
database could take a considerable amount of time, depending on the
number and size of the files involved.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and then click Media in the left panel.
2. In the DLNA Database field, click one of the following.

Rescan: The WD My Cloud EX2 device searches for changes made to your media
libraries. Try this option first.

Rebuild: The WD My Cloud EX2 device rebuilds the DLNA database from scratch.

Enabling iTunes
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and then click Media in the left panel.

1. In the iTunes area iTunes field, click the toggle button


enabled).
Note:

to enable iTunes (if not already

iTunes is ON by default. To disable it, click the toggle button

to OFF.

2. In the Folder field, select Root, if not previously selected. This field points iTunes to the
root directory on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

If your want to specify a directory on your device where iTunes can access your
media:

- Deselect the Root check box.


- Click Browse, and then navigate to the folder where iTunes can access your
media.

- Click Save at the bottom of the iTunes area.


3. In the Password field, enter a password to be used when accessing your WD My Cloud
EX2 device on iTunes.

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Note:

Leave the Password field blank if you dont want to use a password to access your
device media in iTunes.

4. If youd like to change the default MP3 Tag Code page, select the page from the dropdown menu.
5. For Auto Refresh, select the frequency of the media refresh for iTunes from the dropdown menu.
6. Click Save to save your settings.

Refreshing iTunes
Use the following steps to refresh the iTunes directory. This allows iTunes to pick up any new
media.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and then click Media in the left panel.
2. In the iTunes database field, click Refresh.

Adding Media Content to the Folders


1. Open Windows Explorer or Mac Finder.

Windows Explorer

Mac Finder

2. Copy your music files to the Shared Music folder.


3. Follow the same process to place your videos and pictures into their respective Pictures
and Video folders.
Note:

You can also access your media files using WD My Cloud Desktop app (see WD My
Cloud for Desktop App on page 27).

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Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players


Now that you have copied your files to one of the Shared folders, you can use a variety of
media players to stream media. The following types are supported:

WD TV Live Media Players


Windows Media Player 11 (comes with Windows Vista)
Windows Media Player 12 (comes with Windows 7 and Windows 8)
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
Other media players:

BluRay Players
Network Connected TVs
Digital Picture Frames

Network Music Player


DLNA Devices

Note:

For specific information on using and updating the media player, go to the
appropriate support site.

WD Media Players
You can connect the various WD TV and WD Media Players to your home network for
access to media content stored in a network drive such as the WD My Cloud EX2 device.
For details on using a WD Media Player to access files on your device, see Knowledge Base
Answer ID 2676 or refer to your WD Media Player User Guide.

Other Media Players


Following are general steps for setting up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray
players, network-connected TVs, and digital media adapters:
1. Make sure that your WD My Cloud EX2 device is connected to your homes local
network and is powered on.
2. Follow the user instructions provided with your media player to proceed through any
initial setup or installation of drivers.
3. Using the navigation feature on your player, scan and detect your WD My Cloud EX2
device on your network.
4. Depending on the player you have, you may need to access a Settings/Network Setup
page in the user interface to establish connection so that your player can link to your
WD My Cloud EX2 device. Please refer to your players user guide for specific
instructions.

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DLNA Devices
See specific DLNA media device user manuals for instructions on connecting a DLNA
device to your local area network so you can access content on the WD My Cloud EX2
device. Go to http://www.dlna.org for a list of DLNA-certified devices and for further
information.

Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes


You or anyone connected to the WD My Cloud EX2 device can use iTunes to play stored
music files. This service creates a virtual music library on the device and treats it as an iTunes
repository, making it possible to stream music files from the WD My Cloud EX2 device to
Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. For a list of supported media types, see Media
Types Supported on page 102.
Note:

iTunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. See Knowledge Base Answer ID 8412
for additional information on iTunes supported versions.

Note:

iTunes scans any shares that have the Media Serving setting enabled, including the
Public share by default.

You can drag and drop media files into the corresponding folders in the Public share (e.g.,
music files into the WDMyCloudEX2/Public/Shared Music default share).

Streaming Media in iTunes


iTunes is enabled by default in the dashboard. See Enabling iTunes on page 105. for more
information on configuring iTunes.
1. Launch iTunes on your computer.
2. Click WDMyCloudEX2 under the Shared section of the left pane. If you have copied
music to the /Public/Shared Music folder or a video to/Public/Shared Videos, and it is in
a format supported by iTunes, it is listed in the right pane.
3. Double-click a media file youd like to play.

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Configuring Settings
General
Network
Media
Utilities
Notifications
Firmware Update
The Settings option on the navigation bar allows the Administrator to view and customize
the WD My Cloud EX2 devices system, network, media, utilities, notifications, and firmware
settings. This chapter explains how to configure the various settings for your
WD My Cloud EX2 device.

General
On the General page you can:

View and modify the device name and description


Select the language in which the web pages should display
Set the date, time, and time zone for the device
Enable cloud access for your device
Set energy saving options
Enable and configure Time Machine backups for your Mac
Enable various services for your device

WARNING!

Renaming the WD My Cloud EX2 device forces all the network


computers to remap their shared network resources. Change the
device name only when necessary.

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Accessing the General Screen


On the Navigation bar, click Settings. The General page displays.

Device Profile

1. In the Device Profile section of the General page, view or modify the following settings:
Device Name

Enter a unique name for your device to identify it on the


network. The device name can be up to 15 characters
long and can not include special characters (e.g., @, #, $
etc.).

Device Description

The default description is WDMyCloudEX2. If desired,


enter a different description for your device. The device
description can be up to 32 characters long and can not
include special characters (e.g., @, #, $ etc.).

Serial Number

Displays the WD-assigned number that identifies the


specific unit. This field can not be updated.

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2. If you made any changes, click Save (appears next to the updated field once a change
is made).
Note: Throughout the WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard, the Save and Cancel
buttons display only if you make changes.

Language and Clock


In this section of the General screen, you can change the language that displays in the
WD My Cloud EX2 devices interface and set the date and time. The date and time are
synchronized to the NTP (Network Time Protocol) server by default. You have the option of
setting the date and time manually or allowing the NTP to access the Internet and
automatically set the time. If you are not connected to the Internet, you must enter the date
and time manually.
1. In the Language & Clock section, view or modify the following settings:
Language

From the drop-down list, select the language youd like to


display on your WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud
Storage web pages. The default language is English.

Time Zone

From the drop-down list, select the time zone where your
device is located.

NTP Service

Enable or disable NTP service, which automatically


synchronizes your device to update the time and date. A
dialog box displays current NTP servers. You can add
another NTP server if you choose.

Primary Server

Change the primary server used for your NTP service.


To change the primary server used for your NTP
service, click Configure,
Click Add User NTP, and then enter the URL address of
the new primary server.
Click Save.

Date & Time

Displays the device date and time. This information is


synchronized to the NTP (network time protocol) server by
default.

Time Format

From the drop-down list, select 12 (12-hour clock) or 24


(24-hour clock).

2. Click Save for each change you make.

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Cloud Access
Use the following steps to turn cloud access on or off for all users (i.e., control whether
computers and mobile devices can access the content on the WD My Cloud EX2 device).

Note: This turns on cloud access for the entire device. To turn on access for an
individual user, see Configuring Cloud Access for a User on page 21

1. Scroll down to the Cloud Access area of the General screen.


2. In the Cloud Service field, click the toggle button
to turn on Cloud Services. The
Connection Status changes to Connected (Relay connection established).
3. Click Configure to change the type of connection you use for your cloud access.

On the Cloud Access Connection Options screen, there are three access options:

Auto: Auto uses uPnP to attempt to open ports on your router. If successful, a direct
connection is established between your device and your apps.

Manual: Establishes a connection through the two selected ports. If either port is
unavailable, a relay connection is established. A manual router configuration is
required for this option. See Knowledge Base Answer ID 8526 for information on
how to set up your router for manual setup.

Win XP: Establishes a connection through ports 80 and 443. If these ports are
unavailable, a relay connection is established. This option is required if youre using
Windows XP.

Note: By default, the WD My Cloud EX2 device automatically establishes a


direct connection between your mobile devices and router.
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4. Select a connection type:

Auto: Click Auto.

Manual: Click Manual, and then enter the External Port 1 (HTTP) and External Port
2 (HTTPS) numbers.

Win XP: Click Win XP.


5. Click Save.
6. In the Dashboard Cloud Access field, click the toggle button
to turn on access to the
dashboard from the cloud remotely.
Note: Selecting this option allows you to perform administrator functions
remotely.

7. Review the information on the screen, and then enter and reenter a password for your
administrator account. Click Save.

If your administrator account already has a password associated with it, review the
Dashboard Cloud Access screen, and then click Save.

Note: If you set your Cloud Setting to Manual, you will have to access your
device remotely using the ports you selected during the manual cloud
setup.
Example: If you set up your manual HTTP port as 5040, youd use the
following address to access your device: http://<Device IP
Address>:5040.

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Energy Saver
The Energy Saver fields allow you to reduce the energy required to run your
WD My Cloud EX2 device. Use the following information to configure the energy saving
options on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

View or change the following settings:


Drive Sleep

Enabling this function allows the hard drives to go into


standby mode to save power after a designated period of
inactivity. Drive Sleep is enabled to sleep after
approximately 10 minutes by default.
To enable/disable Drive Sleep, click the toggle button
.

LED

Enabling this function allows the device LEDs to go into


standby mode to save power. LED is enabled by default.
To enable/disable LED, click the toggle button

Power Recovery

Automatically restarts your device from a previously


unexpected shutdown due to power failure. Power
Recovery is enabled by default.
Note:

If you disable this feature, your device will not automatically


power on after an unexpected shutdown.

To enable/disable Power Recovery, click the toggle


button
.
Power Schedule

The Power Schedule allows you to schedule shutdowns


for your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1.

To enable Power Schedule, click the toggle button

2.

Click Configure.

3.

Use the slider bar to configure the start and stop times for
your device.

4.

Click

5.

Click Save.

Note:

Web Access
Timeout

to shut down the device for 24-hours.

You can use WD Quick View to wake up the system. For


information and to download this app go to WDs online
Learning Center.

Automatically logs you out of the system after a


designated amount of time.
From the Web Access Timeout drop-down menu,
select an amount of time youd like to use for your
system timeout. The system updates automatically.

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Mac Backups
This section of the General screen enables or disables Time Machine backups of Mac
computers.

Important: You must set a password for your Administrator account in order to
restore your Time Machine backups.
To configure backup settings:
1. In the Mac Backups area, click the toggle button
to enable Time Machine backups if
not previously enabled.
2. Click the Configure link to display the Time Machine Settings dialog.
3. From the Select a Share drop-down list, select a share youd like to use to back up
your Mac data.

4. Click Save.
Important: Once Time Machine begins to back up your files to a selected share,
we recommend that you continue to back up to that share. Switching
shares generates a new backup file which will not contain your
previously saved information.

Services
This section of the General screen enables or disables various services available on your
WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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Distributed File System


Enabling this function allows you to improve data availability. Distributed File System is
disabled by default.
1. To enable Distributed File System, click the toggle button
to ON.
2. Click Configure.
3. In the Root Folder field, enter the name of your Root Folder, and then click Config
Link.

4. Enter the following information:


Local Share Name

Enter the name of the local share where youd like to store your
information.

Host IP

Enter the IP address of the local NAS where youd like to store your
information.

Remote Share
Folder

Enter the name of the remote folder where youd like to store your
information, or select the folder from the Select a Folder drop-down
list at the right of the field.

5. Click Get Remote Share Folder to connect to your remote folder.

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6. Click Save.

Active Directory
Enabling this function allows you WD My Cloud EX2 device to join an existing Windows
domain. Active Directory is disabled by default.
1. To enable Active Directory, click the toggle button
to ON.
2. Click Configure.
3. Review the information on the screen, and then click Enable.

4. Enter the following information in the Enable Active Directory screen:

User Name

Enter the Active Directory server account name.

Password

Enter the Active Directory server password.

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Remote Share
Folder

Enter the name of the remote folder where youd like to


store your information, or click Get Remote Share Folder
and select the folder from the Select a Folder drop-down
list at the right of the field.

Workgroup

Enter the name of the workgroup associated with the


Active Directory server.

Realm Name

Enter the name of the Active Directory server domain


name.

AD Server Name

Enter the Active Directory server host name.

5. Click Save.
Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin contains any files deleted from the WD My Cloud EX2 device. To clear the
recycle bin for your device, click Clear.
Note: Recycle Bin is only available for SMB protocols.

Network
The Network screen displays the devices MAC and IP addresses and allows you to set
network options such as FTP access, remote servers, and workgroups.

Network Profile
The Network Profile section of the Network screen displays network information for the
WD My Cloud EX2 device.

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The Network Profile section displays the following information:


MAC Address

The Media Access Control (MAC) address for this device.

IPv4 IP Address

The IP version 4 address for this device.

IPv6 IP Address

The IP version 6 address for this device.

Network Services
The Network Services section of the Network screen allows you to enable or disable the
services available on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

1. Review or update the following:


IPv4 Network Mode

By default, the network mode is set to DHCP, which means


the WD My Cloud EX2 device automatically gets the IP address and
other settings from your network.
Select the method of assigning the devices unique IPv4 address:
Static: Static IP lets you set an IP address manually. You will be
prompted for IP Address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address,
and DNS Server. (If you dont know this information, please
check your router settings.)
DHCP: DHCP Client causes the WD My Cloud EX2 device to
obtain an IP address and associated settings automatically from
the local DHCP server.
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Gateway IP address, and DNS Server in a safe location for
future reference. This information will not be displayed once it
is entered into the WD My Cloud EX2 server.

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IPv6 Network Mode

The IPv6 format is a new IP standard that specifies the formats of


packets and the addressing scheme across multiple IP networks.
By default, this option is set to OFF.
Select the method of assigning the devices IPv6 address:
Auto
DHCP
Static
Off
Once selected, complete the following fields on the associated
screen, and then click Save:
IP Address
Prefix Length
Default Gateway
DNS Server
Note:

Link Speed

When configuring the Static or DHCP, record your Subnet mask,


Gateway IP address, and DNS Server in a safe location for future
reference. This information will not be displayed once it is entered into the
WD My Cloud EX2 server.

Select the link speed for your network from the drop-down menu,
and then click Save. Options Include:
Auto
100
1000

Jumbo Frames

Jumbo frames are large IP frames used to increase performance


over supported networks. Select the Jumbo Frame for your network
from the drop-down menu, and then click Save.
Note:

SMB2

All devices on your network (e.g., router, computer) must support and be
configured for this option in order to maximize performance.

Server Message Block, version 2. Select this option to support


Windows File History in Windows 8.
To enable/disable SMB2, click the toggle button
Note:

If you enable SMB2, read/write performance will be impacted.

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FTP Access

File Transfer Protocol enables the transfer of data from one


computer to another through a network. FTP is disabled by default.
1.

AFP Service

To enable FTP Access, click the toggle button to on.

2.

Click Configure.

3.

On the FTP Settings screen, enter the following information:


Maximum Users: From the drop-down menu, select the
maximum number of users youd like to have FTP access.
Idle Time: Enter the amount of time, in minutes, youd like the FTP
to be idle before it times out.
Port: Enter the port to be used for FTP access.
Flow Control: Select either Unlimited or Customize. If you
select Customize, enter a Flow Control value.

4.

Click Next.

5.

In the Passive Mode field, select either Default or Customize. If you


select Customize, enter Passive Mode values.

6.

Select the check box if youd like to report external IP in PASV mode,
and then click Next.

7.

Enter the following information:


Client Language: Select the client language from the drop-down
menu.
SSL/TLS: Select this check box if youd like to allow only SSL/TLS
connections.
FXP: To enable FXP, click the toggle button
to ON.

8.

Click Next.

9.

Enter all IP addresses that youd like to block from FTP access, and
then select either Permanent or Temporary from the drop-down
menu. Click Save to save your entries.

10.

Click Finish.

Apple File Protocol. AFP Service is automatically enabled if you are


set up for Time Machine backups.
To enable/disable AFP Service, click the toggle button
WARNING!

NFS Service

Mounting or ejecting a USB drive while performing


an NFS or AFP file transfer will interrupt the file
transfer process.

Network File System. Select this option to enable NFS Service for
your network.
To enable/disable NFS Service, click the toggle button
WARNING!

WebDAV Service

Mounting or ejecting a USB drive while performing


an NFS or AFP file transfer will interrupt the file
transfer process.

Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV). Select this


option to enable WebDAV service for your network.
To enable/disable WebDAV Service, click the toggle button
Note:

LLTD

In order to connect to the WebDAV service, use the following IP address:


http://<server ip address>:8080/Public

Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol. Select this option to enable


LLTD on your network for enhanced network discovery and
diagnostics on Microsoft Windows machines.
To enable/disable LLTD, click the toggle button

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SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol. Select this option to


manage devices over IP networks.
To enable/disable SNMP, click the toggle button
Note:

SSH

See the WD Tech Support Downloads page at


http://support.wd.com to download the MiB configuration file.

Secured Shell protocol. Select this option to securely access your


personal cloud and perform command-line operations via the
Secured Shell (SSH) protocol. SSH is disabled by default.
To enable/disable SSH, click the toggle button
WARNING!

Note:

Dynamic DNS

Please note that modifying or attempting to modify


this device outside the normal operation of the
product voids your WD warranty.

The SSH login User Name is sshd.

Select this option to host a server (Web, FTP, Game server, etc.)
using a domain name.
1.

To enable/disable Dynamic DNS, click the toggle button

2.

Click Configure.

3.

On the DDNS Settings screen, enter the following information:


Server Address: Select a server address from the drop-down
menu.
Host Name: Enter a Host Name for the server.
User Name or Key: Enter a User Name or Key for the server.
Password or Key: Enter a password or key for the server.
Verify Password or Key: Re-enter the password or key for the
server.

4.

Click Save.

Network UPS
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device that works off of a battery and keeps
devices that are connected to the UPS port running for at least a short time if the main
power source goes out.

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Network Workgroup (Windows)


The Network Workgroup section of the Network screen allows you to enable or disable the
workgroup options available on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

Workgroup
The Workgroup feature allows devices in the same workgroup to access one another. This
option is only available for Windows operating systems. Each time you add a device to your
network, assign it the same workgroup name to enable access.
1. In the Workgroup file, enter the name of the workgroup for your network.
2. Click Save.
Local Master Browser
The Local Master Browser feature allows you to collect and record resource and/or service
information across multiple locations.

To enable/disable the Local Master Browser, click the toggle button

Remote Server
The Remote Server section of the Network screen allows you to enable your
WD My Cloud EX2 device to act as a remote server, allowing you to back up shares from
another WD My Cloud EX2 on the local LAN or WAN.

Note: To see your WD My Cloud EX2 device over the Internet, ensure that youve
added port forwarding rules for both SSH and Remote Backup services
(Port Forwarding on page 124). To enable Remote server, click the
toggle button
to ON.

3. Click Configure.
4. In the Password field, enter a password to be used to access remote backups for this
device to a remote server.
5. Click Save.
6. Review the SSH information, and then click the I accept check box.
7. Create a password for SSH login, and then click OK.

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Port Forwarding
The Port Forwarding section of the Network screen allows you to manage your connections
to particular services by assigning default or custom port numbers.
For additional information on Port Forwarding, see Knowledge Base Answer ID 10649.

Adding Port Forwarding Services


1. Click Add to add port forwarding service(s) to your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
2. On the Port Forwarding Settings screen, click either Select the default service scan
or the Customize a port forwarding service, and then click Next.

If you selected Select the default service scan: Select the default service scan youd
like to use for port forwarding, and then click Save.

If you selected Customize a port forwarding service, complete the following fields:

Service: Enter a service for your port forwarding.


Protocol: Select a protocol from the drop-down menu.
External Port: Enter an external port number for your port forwarding.
Internal Port: Enter the internal port number for your port forwarding
Click Finish.

Modifying Port Forwarding Services


1. Click Details next to the port forwarding service youd like to modify.
2. Make all necessary changes, and then click Finish.
Deleting Port Forwarding Services
1. Click Details next to the port forwarding service youd like to delete.
2. Click Delete. Your Port Forwarding service is deleted and removed from the Port
Forwarding list.

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Media
On the Media screen, you can enter DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) media server and
iTunes media player settings so that you can enjoy media in every room in your house.

1. On the Navigation bar, click the Settings icon, and then click Media in the left panel.
Note:

DLNA and iTunes only work on your local network.

2. For instructions on entering media settings on this page and then displaying or
streaming media, see Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music on page 101.

Utilities
On the Utilities page, you can test the WD My Cloud EX2 device and get diagnostic
information, restore the device to factory defaults, reboot or shut down the device, and
import or export a configuration file.

To access the Utilities screen, click the Settings icon, and then click Utilities in the left
pane.

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System Diagnostics
Run diagnostic tests if you are having problems with your device. There are three types of
diagnostic tests.

Quick Test: The quick test checks the hard drives for major performance problems.
The result of a quick test is a pass or fail evaluation of the hard drives condition. The
quick test can take several minutes to complete.
Full Test: The full test is a more comprehensive drive diagnostic. It methodically
tests each and every sector of the hard drives. You will be informed of the condition
of the hard drive once the test is performed. The full test may take hours to
complete, depending on the size and data configuration of the hard drives.
System Test: The system test reviews the health of your device hardware (hard
drives, fan, system clock, and device temperature).

Running a Diagnostic Test


1. On the Utilities page, click Quick Test, Full Test, or System Test. A progress bar
displays, indicating test progress and whether the device passed or failed the test.
2. Review the test results, and then click Close.

If the device fails the test, click

, and then click Support to get assistance.

System Restore
The system restore allows the Administrator to perform a full factory restore on the
WD My Cloud EX2 device. This option restores your device to factory default settings with
no data loss.
Important: Before doing a factory restore or a system update, you may choose to
save your devices current configuration. At a later time, you can import a
previously saved configuration. Keep in mind that importing a
configuration after restoring factory defaults does not restore shares or
users. See System Configuration, to create or restore a configuration
file.
Note:

To erase all of the data on your device, see Format Disk on page 128.

1. In the System Restore area, click System Restore.


2. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK.
The device reboots. Dont unplug the device during this rebooting process. Once the
reboot is complete, launch the dashboard.

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System Configuration
The system configuration area allows you to save a configuration file or import an existing
configuration file. This is useful if you perform a system restore and want to maintain your
current configurations.

Saving a Configuration File


Use the following steps to save a configuration file.
1. In the System Configuration area, click Save Config File.
2. The configuration file saves to your desktop.

Importing a Configuration File


Use the following steps to save a configuration file.
1. In the System Configuration area, click Import File.
2. Navigate to the location of your saved configuration file and select it. The configuration
file is loaded. The device will reboot. Dont unplug the device during this rebooting
process. Once the reboot is complete, launch the dashboard.

Device Maintenance
The Device Maintenance area allows you to shut down and reboot your WD My Cloud EX2
device. This area also displays the amount of time the device has been up and running.

Shutting down the Device


Use the following steps to safely shut down your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. In the Device Maintenance area, click Shutdown.
2. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK. Your WD My Cloud EX2 safely
shuts down.

Rebooting the Device


1. In the Device Maintenance area, click Reboot.
2. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK. Your WD My Cloud EX2 safely
reboots.

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Scan Disk
The Scan Disk area allows you to scan your devices hard disks for any errors.

Scanning Your Disk


Use the following steps to run a disk scan on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. In the Scan Disk area, select the volume youd like to scan from the drop-down menu.
2. Click Scan Disk.
3. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK. Your WD My Cloud EX2 is
scanned for disk errors.

Format Disk
The Format Disk area allows you to format your devices hard disks.

WARNING!

The Format Disk option erases all of the user data and shares
permanently, retaining default shares. Data recovery programs
cannot be used to restore data; all user data and shares are
permanently deleted.
Formatting your disk will take several hours to complete.

Formatting Your Disk


Use the following steps to format the disks on your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. In the Format Disk area, select the volume youd like to format from the drop-down
menu.
2. Click Format Disk.
3. Review the confirmation message, select the check box, and then click OK. Your WD
My Cloud EX2 is formatted.

Notifications
The WD My Cloud EX2 device provides notifications about various events, such as firmware
updates, the success of firmware installations, and system shutdowns. Notifications display
in the Alert area at the top of the screen and are also available by email, depending on how
your device is configured (for additional information on Alerts, see Managing Alerts on
page 62).

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The Notification section of the page allows you to set up email addresses for up to five users
who will receive notifications, set up SMS alert messages for mobile devices, and set the
level of alert for which you will be notified.

Notifications Email
The Notification Email area allows you to set up email alerts and SMS notifications for
specified users.

Enabling Email Alerts


1. On the Navigation bar, click the Settings icon, and then click Notifications on the left
pane.
2. To enable Alert emails, click the toggle button
to on.
3. Click Configure.
4. On the Alert Notification screen, use the slider bar to select the level of alerts youd like
to receive by email.

Critical Only: Send only critical alerts to the specified email address.

Critical and Warning: Send both critical and warning alerts to the specified email
address.

All: Send all alerts (Informational, Critical, Warning) to the specified email address.
5. Click New Email.
6. Enter the email address where youd like to receive alert emails, and then click Save.
7. Repeat steps 5 - 6 to enter up to 5 email addresses.
8. Click Send Test Email to validate the email addresses you entered.
9. Click OK, and then check your email for a validation email.

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Enabling SMS Notifications


Note: Check with your SMS service provider to obtain their requirements for
sending SMS messages. Certain carriers may require you to send SMS/
text messages by email.

1. On the Navigation bar, click the Settings icon, and then click Notifications from the left
pane.
2. To enable SMS, click the toggle button
.
3. Click Configure.
4. On the SMS Settings screen, enter the name of your SMS provider.
5. Enter the SMS URL with the message content set to be Hello world
Note:

This SMS URL is used only for setup. No SMS message will be sent after setup is
completed. Obtain the URL format requirements from your SMS service provider.
They should contain the following parameters: username, password, destination
phone, and message content.

6. Click Next.
7. Select the corresponding category for each SMS parameter from the drop-down menu.
8. Click Finish. Your SMS notification is now set up.

Notification Display
The Notification Display allows you to select the type of notifications that are sent to you.

1. On the Notification Display screen, using the slider bar, select the level of notifications
youd like to view.

Critical Only: Send only critical alerts.

Critical and Warning: Send both critical and warning alerts.

All: Send all alerts (Informational, Critical, Warning).


The system automatically updates with your selection.

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Firmware Update
The Firmware Update page allows you to set up the device to update the My Cloud EX2
firmware automatically or to manually check for an update file. The current version number
and the date of last update of the firmware also display on this screen.

Auto Update
Auto Update allows you to schedule your WD My Cloud EX2 device to conveniently check
for available software updates and install them automatically. This is the easiest way of
ensuring the WD My Cloud EX2 firmware is current.
Note: After a firmware update installs, the WD My Cloud EX2 device reboots.
Since a reboot affects users' ability to access the cloud, schedule the
updates to occur at times when the likelihood of users accessing the
cloud are minimal.
Note: If you enable Auto Update, you are asked to manually reboot your

system when the update is completed.

Updating Firmware Automatically


1. To enable Auto Update, click the toggle button
to ON.
2. In the Update Schedule field, from the drop-down lists, specify the frequency (e.g., daily)
and the time at which the device should look for an update on the WD website.
3. Click Save.
Once saved, your device will check for firmware updates at the specified time and day. If
an update is available, it will automatically install and prompt you for a reboot.

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Available Updates
You can check for available updates at any time in the Available Updates area. This area also
displays the current version of the firmware and indicates when the last firmware update was
made.

Checking for Updates


1. In the New Firmware field, click Check for Updates.
2. Review the Update Firmware screen and click OK.

If an update is available, click Install and Reboot.

Manual Update
Follow this procedure to perform a manual update.
Note:

Ensure that youve downloaded the firmware file you need to install on your device
from the WD Tech Support Downloads page at
http://support.wd.com/product/download.asp.

Manually Installing an Update


1. In the Manual Update section, click Update from File.
2. Navigate to the firmware update file, and then click Open.
3. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK.
The update installs on your device. When the update is complete, your
WD My Cloud EX2 device reboots.

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Replacing a Drive
Identifying a Faulty Hard Drive
Replacing a Drive
Returning a WD Drive
The My Cloud EX2 device is a limited user-serviceable product that allows you to replace the
hard drives in the enclosure. You can use WD hard drives or another brands hard drive.
Note:

For a complete list of compatible drives, visit wd.com/mycloudex2

Important: For best performance, WD recommends inserting WD RedTM hard drive


assemblies into the units enclosure. Visit support.wdc.com and search the knowledge
base for Knowledge Base Answer ID 8 to get detailed instructions on obtaining a
replacement drive for this product.
Following are instructions for replacing a faulty drive or, if your WD My Cloud EX2 model did
not come with drives, for inserting drives.

Identifying a Faulty Hard Drive


If the LEDs on the unit are flashing or you have received an alert, a hard drive may be faulty.
To determine which drive is faulty, do the following:
1. On the dashboards navigation panel, click Storage, and then click Disk Status.

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2. If one of the drives is Bad or has Failed, select it and view detailed information on the
Hard Drive Information dialog box:

Note:

The drive number corresponds to the 1 or 2 decal on the drive.

In the event a fault occurs, and you would like to service the device yourself, visit WD
Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search for Knowledge Base Answer ID 8 to
obtain detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. When contacting Technical
Support, have the following information ready: the WD My Cloud EX2 devices serial number,
date of purchase, and the serial number of the internal hard drive(s) requiring replacement.

Replacing a Drive
If you bought a WD My Cloud EX2 device without hard drives, or if you are replacing an
existing drive, you may use a drive made by another company. For a list of compatible
drives, go to wd.com/mycloudex2.

Removing a Drive
Important: Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of its cables.
Place the unit on a clean and stable surface.
If the WD My Cloud EX2 still contains the faulty (drive) you must first remove it before you
can insert the new one.
1. Reveal the hard drives by pressing the indented button on the top of the device and
pulling up the door.
2. Remove the bracket used for holding drives in.
3. Pull the plastic tab at the back of the drive and with your other hand, guide the drive up
and out of the enclosure.

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Inserting a Drive
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by

touching metal before handling the device.

Preparing a Drive
The My Cloud EX2 comes with a bag holding the screws, tabs, and labels needed for
inserting the new drive. For WD replacement drives, you can reuse the parts attached to the
faulty drive.
Note:

A standard phillips-head screwdriver is all you need..

1. Using a screw from the bag, attach a plastic tab to the top hole in the drives side (on the
right if the green board is facing you).
2. Attach a screw to the corresponding hole on the other side of the drive.
3. Attach label 1 or 2 to the top of the drive. Label 1 is on the left and label 2 is on the right,
when looking down on the top of the unit. There are corresponding numbers on the
cross brace label.

Inserting One or Both Drives

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1. Press the indent on the top of the unit to open the door, and then remove the bracket
that holds the drives in.
2. When looking down on the top of the unit with the front panel towards you, If you are
inserting two drives, arrange them so that the connectors at the bottom face in. (The
green boards should face each other.) If inserting one drive, the green board faces the
middle of the unit.
3. Gently slip a drive into the slot. Make sure the plastic tab is sticking up at the back of the
unit. Repeat with the other drive, if applicable.
4. Screw the bracket over the tops of the drives. Close the door and firmly push down until
it locks into place.
5. Reconnect the network and power cables to the device.
Note:

For information about rebuilding the replacement drive, visit http://support.wdc.com


and search the knowledge base for Knowledge Base Answer ID 11007,

Important: Do not attempt to use the device during the rebuild process.

Returning a WD Drive
Important: Do not disassemble the internal drive and attached assembly components.
Return the entire internal drive assembly intact to WD.
Return the faulty drive following the instructions provided in the WD Knowledge Base
Answer ID 8.

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Regulatory and Warranty Information


Regulatory Compliance
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only)

Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Information
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:
1.
2.

This device may not cause harmful interference.


This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Requirements, Part 15


This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction manual, may cause interference with radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.


Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the retailer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.


Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.

ICES/NMB-003 Compliance
Cet appareil DE la classe B est conform la norm NMB-003 dew Canada.
This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.

Safety Compliance
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology
Equipment.
Approver pour els Etas-Units et el Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1: Secret equipment DE technologie de
l'information.
This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power
unit marked Class 2.

CE Compliance for Europe


Verified to comply with EN55022 for RF emission; EN-55024 for Generic Immunity, as applicable; and EN-60950
for Safety.

GS Mark (Germany only)


Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this
product is 70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. Maschinenlrminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der hchste
Schalldruckpegel betrgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gem EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder
spezifiziert.
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KC Notice (Republic of Korea only)

G
iG
OiGPG
OPG SG

Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in
any environment, including residential areas.
Korean KCC certification ID: MSIP-REM-WDT-D8C

VCCI Statement

Environmental Compliance (China)

PCBA









(Pb)

Mercury (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

( Cr (VI))

(PBB)

(PBDE)

SJ/T 11363-2006
SJ/T 11363-2006

Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)


Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires
maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product
support Web site at http://support.wd.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material
Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and
instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued)
will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container,
prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return paperwork. Your original box and packaging
materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of
warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wd.com. WD shall have no
liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its
possession.

Limited Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from
defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WDs specification therefor. The term of your limited
warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your limited warranty is for
2 years in the North, South and Central America region, 2 years in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region,
and 2 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your limited warranty period
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shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt. WD may at its discretion make
extended warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines
that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper
installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures,
unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope
of the applicable instructions, as found at http://support.wd.com, accident or mishandling while in the
possession of someone other then WD. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive
warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WDs option, the repair or replacement of
the Product with an equivalent or better Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or
replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the
date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WDs sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. The
remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied
or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to accidental,
consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in
connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility
of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or
consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only)


For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to this
warranty information.
Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian Competition and Consumer
Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. This warranty identifies WD's preferred approach to
resolving warranty claims which is likely to be quick and simple for all parties.
No other warranties either express or implied by law, including but not limited to those contained in the Sale of
Goods Act, are made with respect to the Product. If you purchased your Product in New Zealand for the
purposes of a business, you acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not
apply.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. What constitutes a major failure is set out in the
Australian Consumer Law.

Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from
defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WDs specifications. The term of your warranty is
2 years in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your warranty period shall
commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt from an authorized distributor or
authorized reseller. Proof of purchase shall be required to be eligible for this warranty and to establish the
commencement date of this warranty. Warranty service will not be provided unless the Product is returned to an
authorized distributor, authorized reseller or regional WD return center where the Product was first shipped by
WD. WD may at its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any
Product returned if WD determines that the Product was (i) not purchased from an authorized distributor or
authorized reseller, (ii) not used in accordance with WD specifications and instructions, (iii) not used for its
intended function, or (iv) stolen from WD, or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper
installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures,
including the mounting frame, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the
specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as found at http://support.wd.com, accident
or mishandling while in the possession of someone other then WD.
PRODUCTS ARE COMPLEX AND FRAGILE ITEMS THAT MAY OCCASSIONALY FAIL DUE TO (A)
EXTERNAL CAUSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MISHANDLING, EXPOSURE TO HEAT,
COLD, AND HUMIDITY, AND POWER FAILURES, OR (B) INTERNAL FAULTS. SUCH FAILURES CAN
RESULT IN THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA. NOTE THAT YOU SHALL
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA
HOWSOEVER CAUSED, AND FOR BACKING UP AND PROTECTING DATA AGAINST LOSS,
CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION. YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP ALL DATA ON
THE PRODUCT, AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD.
In Australia, if the Product is not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or
consumption, provided it is fair and reasonable to do so, WD limits its liability to replacement of the Product or
supply of equivalent or better Product.
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This warranty shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original
warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.
This warranty is WDs sole manufacturer's warranty and is applicable only to Products sold as new.

Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. Should you encounter any
problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this Product. Most technical support
questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email support service at http://support.wd.com. If
the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the applicable telephone number shown in the
front of this document.
If you wish to make a claim, you should initially contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the
Product. If you are unable to contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product, please visit our
product support Web site at http://support.wd.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material
Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and
instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued)
will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container,
prepaid and insured, to the address provided with your RMA number. If following receipt of a qualifying claim
under this warranty, WD or the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product determines that your
claim is valid, WD or such dealer shall, at its discretion, either repair or replace the Product with an equivalent or
better Product or refund the cost of the Product to you. You are responsible for any expenses associated with a
claim under this warranty. The benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and
remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer
Guarantees Act.
Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To
conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via
http://support.wd.com.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92612
Phone: 949-672-7000
Email: support@wd.com

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Appendices

12

Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX2 Quick User Guide


Appendix B: Joomla! Setup Guide
Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide
Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes
Appendix E: RAID Migrations
Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures
Appendix G: Technical Specifications

Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX2 Quick User Guide


This guide is primarily for WD My Cloud EX2 users, rather than the administrator.

Logging into WD My Cloud EX2


1. Enter the name of your WD My Cloud EX2 device (default name: wdmycloudEX2) in the
browsers address field:

http://<device name> (Windows) (Example: http://wdmycloudEX2)

https://<device name>.local (Mac) (Example: https://wdmycloudEX2.local)


2. Click Go.

3. On the WD My Cloud EX2 Login page, enter your User name and Password.
4. Click Login. The WD My Cloud EX2 dashboard displays.

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The Dashboard Home Page


The WD My Cloud EX2 Home page has an information bar at the top right, a navigation icon
bar across the page, an instant overview of the status of the devices main functions and
links for updating settings.
Information
Icons

Navigation
Icons

Status and
Update panels

Navigation Icons
Icon

Name

Actions

Home

The dashboard displays an instant overview of the status of


the devices main functions and links for updating settings.

Users

Create, change, and delete users and grant them full or


limited access to particular shares.

Shares

Create, change, and delete shares (folders) and grant specific


users full, limited, or no access to particular shares.

Cloud Access

Set up, change, and remove remote cloud access to


particular shares. Monitor remote access status.

Backups

Create backups to:


A USB drive
Another WD My Cloud EX2 or a WD My Cloud EX4 on
your local network or on a remote network
A Cloud backup site

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Icon

Name

Actions

Storage

Select the way your WD My Cloud EX2 device stores your


data.

Apps

Add or remove various apps that allow you to use your device
more productively.

Backups

Create backups to:


A USB drive
Another WD My Cloud EX2 on your local network or on a
remote network
A Cloud backup site

Viewing the Home Page


The Home is your gateway to the WD My Cloud EX2 device. From this page you can find:

The capacity of the device


Quick status and links to download information
Links to desktop and mobile apps
Built-in apps to make your device more productive

Capacity
The Capacity panel displays the amount of free storage left on your WD My Cloud EX2
device.

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1. To see detailed information, click the arrow in the lower right to display the current usage
of the drives capacity:

2. To return to the Home page, click Close.


Quick Status
The Quick Status area displays the total number of FTP, HTTP, and P2P downloads
performed.

Cloud Access Links


The Cloud Access Links allow you to access the software necessary to gain access to the
WD My Cloude EX2 device from your desktop and mobile apps.

Downloads and Apps Information


The Downloads and Applications area displays information on the number of downloads
and apps available on your device.

To access the page associated with each download and applications page, click the
plus sign .

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Downloads
The Downloads page allows you to download files using the following methods:

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)


FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
P2P (Peer-to-Peer)

1. In the left pane, click a download method.


2. zTo download files to your location, enter the information required for each download
method.

Apps
The Apps page provides access to the various apps available for your use on the
WD My Cloud EX2 device. Available apps vary depending on what your administrator has
implemented.

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Appendix B: Joomla! Setup Guide


Joomla! is an award-winning content management system (CMS) that allows you to build
Web sites and powerful online apps. For additional information on Joomla!, visit
http://www.joomla.org//
Joomla! is one of the many apps available for use from your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
Provided in this section are the steps youll need to set up Joomla!.

Requirements

Database (e.g., MySQL, FireBird, MS SQL server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite)


If youre using phpMyAdmin as your SQL database, ensure that youve added the
phpMyAdmin app to you My WD Cloud EX2.

Setting Up Joomla!
1. Add the Joomla! app to your WD My Cloud EX2 device (see Adding an App on
page 98 for information on adding an app to your device).
2. On the App screen, click Joomla! in the left pane.
3. In the Configuration URL field, click the configuration URL link. The Joomla! Installation
page displays.
4. Select a language from the scrolling window. This is the language that will be used
during Joomla! installation.

5. Click Next.

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6. Review the Joomla! Pre-installation check to ensure that all items passed, and then click
Next.

7. Read the Joomla! license declaration, and then click Next.

8. Complete the Database Configuration screen with the following information, and then
click Next.

Database Type: Select MySQL if not already selected.

Host Name: Enter localhost.

Username: Enter your MySQL account user name.

- If youre using the phpMyAdmin app, enter admin.


Password: Enter your MySQL password.
- If youre using the phpMyAdmin app, enter admin.
Database Name: Enter a name for your database to be used for Joomla!.
Table Prefix: Enter a table prefix. The prefix should be three - four characters long,
contain only alphanumeric characters, and MUST end in an underscore. Make sure
that the prefix chosen is not used by other tables.
- You can also use the randomly generated table prefix pre-loaded into this field.

Old Database Process: Select one of the following options:

- Backup: Backs up the old database.


- Remove: Removes the old database

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9. Keep the FTP Configuration screen default settings as they are and click Next.

10. Complete the Database Configuration screen with the following information:.

Site Name: Enter a name for your Joomla! site.

Your Email: Enter the email address of the individual that will act as the
administrator for the Joomla! site.

Admin Username: Enter the user name youll use to log into your Joomla! site.

Admin Password: Enter the password youll use to log into your Joomla! site.

Confirm Admin Password: Reenter the password you entered in the Admin
Password field.

11. Click Install Sample Data.


12. Click Next.

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13. Review the information on the screen, and then click Remove installation folder.

14. At the top of this page, click Site. Your Joomla! site has been created and installed on
your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide


phpBB is a popular Internet forum package written in the PHP scripting language. You
can use phpBB to create your own customized forum that can be accessed and
commented on from any Internet connection.
phpBB is one of the many apps available for use from your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
Provided in this section are the steps youll need to set up phpBB.

Requirements

MySQL database

Setting Up phpBB
1. Add the phpBB app to your WD My Cloud EX2 device (see Adding an App on
page 98).
2. On the App screen, click phpBB in the left pane.
3. In the Configuration URL field, click the configuration URL link. The phpBB Installation
page displays.

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4. Review the phpBB introduction, and then click the Install tab.

5. Review the Welcome to Installation information on your screen, and then click Proceed
to next step.

6. Review the Installation compatibility information, and then click Start Install.

7. On the Database configuration screen, enter the following information, and then click
Proceed to Next Step.

Database Type: Select MySQL if not already selected.

Database server hostname or DSN: Enter localhost.

Database server post: Leave this field blank.

Database name: Enter a name for your database to be used for phpBB.

Database username: Enter your MySQL account user name.

- If youre using the phpMyAdmin app, enter admin.

Database password: Enter your MySQL password.

- If youre using the phpMyAdmin app, enter admin.


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Table Prefix: Enter a table prefix. The prefix must start with a letter and must only
contain letters, numbers and underscores. Make sure that the prefix chosen is not
used by other tables.
You can also use the randomly generated table prefix pre-loaded into this field.

8. Review the Database connection screen to ensure that it was performed successfully,
and then click Proceed to next step.

9.

Complete the Administrator Configuration screen with the following information, and
then click Proceed to next step.

Default board language: Select the language for your bulletin board from the dropdown menu.

Administrator username: Enter the user name youll use to log into your bulletin
board.

Administrator password: Enter the password youll use to log into your bulletin
board.

Confirm administrator password: Reenter the password you entered in the


Administrator password field.

Contact e-mail address: Enter the email address of the individual administering
the board.

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Confirm contact e-mail: Reenter the email address you entered in the Contact email address field.

10. Review the Administrator details screen to ensure that the administrator configuration
was successfull, and then click Proceed to next step.

11. Review the screen, and then click Proceed to next step.

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12. Review the information on the screen, and then click Proceed to next step.
Note: Keep the default settings on this screen for now. If you find that you need
to update this information in the future, you can do so on the
Administration Control Panel after phpBB is installed.

13. Review the information on the screen, and then click Proceed to next step.

14. Review the information on the screen. phpBB is now installed.

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Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes


The chart below identifies those modes that are supported for RAID storage.
Supported RAID Modes

1 Disk

2 Disks

Spanning

No

Yes

RAID 0

No

Yes

RAID 1

No

Yes

JBOD

Yes

Yes

Appendix E: RAID Migrations


The chart below identifies the RAID migration path allowed on your WD My Cloud EX2
device.
From
JBOD (1 disk)

To
RAID 1 (2 disks)

Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures


If you see the following screen, use the steps outlined below to recover your server from safe
mode.
Note: Before performing these steps, download WD My Cloud EX2 firmware
from the WD support website (http://support.wd.com) and save it to a
location to which you can browse from your computer. Make sure to unzip
the firmware file.

1. Log on to your routers DHCP LAN/Device Client Table to obtain the IP address for your
device.

2. Type device IP address in a browser window. The Safe Mode UI appears.


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3.
4.
5.
6.

Browse to the location where you saved the downloaded firmware.


Click Apply to load the firmware.
On the dialog box, click OK. The device reboots.
Once your reboot is completed, ensure that you clear your browsers cache. Check your
browsers help to determine the best way to clear the cache.
7. Once your device has completed the reboot, we recommend that you do a system
restore (System Restore on page 126).

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Appendix G: Technical Specifications


Ethernet

High performance (100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection

Internal hard drives

2 WD Red 3.5-inch SATA hard drives

Supported protocols

CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, AFP

I/O ports
Data transfer rate

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port


USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s
*A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to obtain USB 3.0 performance.

Compatibility

Operating systems:

Note: Compatibility may vary


depending on user's hardware
configuration and operating
system.

Windows 8.1 or earlier


Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
Mac OS X Mavericks
Mac OS X Mountain Lion
Mac OS X Lion
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Browsers:
Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher on supported Windows
computers
Safari 6.0 or higher on supported Mac computers
Firefox 21 or higher on supported Windows and Mac
computers
Google Chrome 27 or higher on supported Windows and
Mac computers

Physical dimensions
Width

3.90 in (99.06 mm)

Length

6.10 in (154.94 mm)

Height

6.75 in (171.45 mm)

Weight
0 TB
4 TB
6 TB
8 TB

1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)


3.4 lbs (1.6 kg)
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
5.0 lbs (2.3 kg)

Power supply
AC input voltage
(AC adapter)
AC input frequency
DC output

Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC


Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Output voltage: 12 VDC, 3A
Power supply: 36W

Temperature

Operating temperature: 5C to 35C (41F to 95 F)


Non-operating temperature: -20C to 65C (-4F to 149 F)

RoHs compliant

Yes

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Index
A
about
apps 97
backups 66
disk status 86
DLNA 108
internal backups 73
iSCSI 88
media servers 101
shares 44
WD Media Players 107
WD My Cloud 25
WD Photos 23
accessing
dashboard 51
general settings 110
online support ii
personal cloud using media players 107
personal cloud with iTunes 108
WD My Cloud Desktop 33
Accessories 5
Active Directory settings 117
adding
a single user 35
apps 98
groups 42
media content to a folder 106
multiple users 37
Port Forwarding Services 124
AFP Services 121
alert details 62
alerts icons 62
Amazon S3 77
apps
about 97
adding 98
deleting 100
managing 97
manually adding 99
updating 100
viewing 97
Apps Panel 61
assigning
a group to a user 40
quotas to a group 44
quotas to users 40
share access to groups 43
automatic support
requesting 64
auto-rebuilding 86
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backup
Amazon S3 Cloud 77
backups 69
about 66
ElephantDrive 77
USB 66
Box contents 5

C
Capacity panel 55
changing 83
changing the RAID mode 83
China RoHS 138
cloud access settings 112
cloud backups
about 75
Amazon S3 77
ElephantDrive 75
Cloud Devices panel 59
common tasks 65
compliance
Europe 137
regulatory 137
safety 137
connecting
a USB drive 66
a Virtualized Volume to a target 94
WD My Cloud EX2 11
contacting WD Technical Support ii
creating
a USB backup 67
a Virtualized Volume 92
an iSCSI target 88
internal backups 73
multiple users 37
new shares 46
remote backups 69
customer support 63
other 64
Customs Union 138

D
Dashboard
accessing for the first time 51
end user 142
Home Page 53
launching 50
navigation icons 54
deep sleep 114
deleting
an app 100
an iSCSI target 90
158

internal backups 75
Port Forwarding Services 124
remote backups 73
USB backups 69
desktop icons 19
device
capacity 55
health 56
rebotting 127
status 55
Diagnostic Tests
running 126
diagnostics
system 56
Diagnostics Panel 56
disabling
an iSCSI target 90
DLNA 103
iTunes 105
Disk Status
about 86
dismissing a system alert 63
distributed file system settings 116
DLNA
about 108
disabling 103
enabling 103
rebuilding the database 105
rescanning the database 105
viewing media server information 104
DLNA devices 108
drive
replacement 133
driveless model
installing drives 9
Dynamic DNS 122

E
editing
group settings 43
shares 47
USB backups 69
user settings 39
ElephantDrive
backing up to 77
enabling a backup 75
enabling 77
Amazon S3 77
an iSCSI target 90
cloud access for a user 21
DLNA 103
ElephantDrive backup 75
iSCSI iSNS Client 90
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iTunes 105
end user guide 141
Energy Saver 114
deep sleep option 114
LED option 114
Power Recovery option 114
Power Schedule option 114
Web Access Timeout option 114
energy saver settings 114
Environmental compliance (China) 138

F
Faulty hard drive
identifying 133
replacing 134
Features 3
Firmware panel 57
firmware updates 57
FTP Access 121

G
general settings 109
accessing 110
Active Directory settings 117
cloud access 112
distributed file system settings 116
energy saver settings 114
language and clock settings 111
Local Master Browser 123
Mac backup option 115
Network Profile settings 118
Network Services settings 119
Network settings 118
Network Workgroup (Windows) 122
port forwarding 124
Recycle Bin settings 118
services settings 115
workgroup 123
Getting Started
with Online Setup Software 13
without Online Setup Software 19
group quota rules 40
groups 40
about 41
adding 42
assigning a user 40
assigning quotas to 44
assigning share access 43
editing settings 43
quota rules 40
removing 44
viewing 41
GS Mark 137
159

H
hard disk
viewing information 87
How do I? 65

I
ICES/NMB-003 compliance 137
icons
navigation (end user) 142
Important
use enclosed Ethernet cable provided
11
importing multiple users 39
initiating an internal backup 74
installing
mobile apps 26
WD My Cloud mobile app 26
WD Photos 23
installing drives 9
installing WD My Cloud Desktop
Mac 31
Windows 28
internal backups
about 73
creating 73
deleting 75
initiating 74
modifying 74
viewing 74
IPv4 Network Mode 119
IPv6 Network Mode 120
iSCSI
about 88
iSCSI iSNS Client
enabling 90
iSCSI roles 88
iSCSI target
creating 88
deleting 90
disabling 90
enabling 90
modifying 90
iTunes
accessing personal cloud with 108
disabling 105
enabling 105
overview 101, 103
refreshing 106
streaming media 108

J
Joomla
setup guide 146
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Jumbo Frames 120

K
KC Notice 138

L
LAN
configuration 118
requirements 6
language and clock settings 111
launching WD My Cloud Desktop 32
LED 114
description 12
Link Aggregation
AFP Service 121
Dynamic DNS 122
FTP Access 121
Jumbo Frames 120
Link Speed option 120
LLTD 121
NFS Service 121
SMB2 120
SNMP 122
SSH 122
WebDAV Service 121
Link Speed 120
LLTD 121
Local Master Browser 123

M
Mac
software folder 20
Mac backup 115
managing
alerts 62
apps 97
USB backups 66
users 34
manually adding an app 99
media
adding 106
media players
accessing WD My Cloud EX2 107
accessing your personal cloud using
107
media types 102
other 107
WD 107
media servers
about 101
overview 101
settings 103
Media settings
160

about 125
media storage
about 103
Media streaming in iTunes 108
media types supported 102
iTunes 103
mobile app
WD My Cloud 25
mobile apps
installing 26
installing WD Photos 23
WD My Cloud EX2 23
WD Photos 23
modifying
a Virtualized Volume 96
an iSCSI target 90
internal backups 74
port forwarding services 124
multiple users 37
creating 37
importing 39

N
navigation icons
end user 142
Network Activity panel 58
Network Profile settings 118
Network Services
IPv4 Network Mode 119
IPv6 Network Mode 120
Network Services settings 119
Network settings 118
Network Workgroup (Windows) 122
NFS Service 121

O
Online Learning Center
about 4
Online Setup Software
downloading and installing 13
overview
DLNA 101
iTunes 103

P
Package contents 5
password
updating 39
phpBB Setup Guide 149
Port Forwarding 124
adding 124
deleting 124
modifying 124
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Power Recovery 114


Power Schedule 114
Precautions 6
Pre-installation requirements 6
product
obtaining service 138
product components 7
product registration ii
public folders
mapping 20
Public share
opening on Windows Vista/Windows
7,Windows 8 20

Q
quota rules 40
quotas
assigning to a group 44
assigning users to 40

R
RAID 86
auto-rebuilding 86
supported modes 154
RAID Migrations 154
RAID mode 83
viewing 82
RAID Storage
about 82
rebooting the device 127
recording WD product information 2
recovering 72
recovering remote backups 72
Recycle Bin settings 118
refreshing iTunes 106
registration
online ii
regulatory compliance 137
remote 69
remote backups 69, 72
creating 69
deleting 73
viewing 72
remote cloud access
about 21
Remote Server
general settings 123
remote server 123
removing a group 44
removing users 41
replacing a drive 133
rescanning/rebuilding the DLNA Database
105
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returning a drive 136


RoHS 138
Running a Diagnostic Test 126

updates
making on the Home Page 55
updating apps 100
S
USB backups
safe mode
creating 67
recovering from 154
deleting 69
Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures
editing 69
154
managing 66
Safety
viewing details 68
instructions 1
USB drive
Safety Compliance 137
connecting 66
services settings 115
User
settings
settings 34
general 109
viewing list of 34
setup guide
user 39
Joomla 146
user password
phpBB 149
updating 39
Share
user settings
accessing contents locally 48
editing 39
deleting 48
users
shares
about 34
about 44
adding a single 35
assigning group access 43
adding multiple 37
creating new 46
assigning a group to 40
editing 47
assigning quotas to 40
viewing a list of 44
creating multiple 37
single user
editing settings 39
adding 35
enabling cloud access 21
SMB2 120
group quota rules 40
SNMP 122
importing multiple 39
software version 57
removing 41
SSH 122
updating password 39
password 122
viewing 34
storage types
Users Panel 60
about 81
Using Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard/
Streaming
Lion/Mountain Lion/Mavericks 20
media in iTunes 108
Utilities
videos, photos, and music 101
about 125
Supported RAID Modes 154
system activity 58
V
system alerts
viewing
dismissing 63
a list of shares 44
icons 62
alert details 62
System Configuration
apps 97
about 127
DLNA Information 104
System Diagnostics
groups 41
about 56, 126
hard disk information 87
system health 56
internal backups 74
system report 64
remote backups 72
sending to Customer Support 64
the RAID mode 82
System Restore
USB backup details 68
about 126
Virtualized Volume
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connecting to a target 94
creating 92
modifying 96

public share 20
workgroups 119, 123

W
WAN 6
Warning
changing RAID mode 83
deleting a share 48, 83
modifying the device 122
mounting a USB drive 66, 121
renaming the device 109
renaming the drive 109
warranty information
all regions except Australia/New Zealand 138
Australia/New Zealand 139
WD Media Players
about 107
WD My Cloud
about 25
accessing contents of shares locally 48
deleting a share 48
installing mobile app 26
WD My Cloud Desktop
about 27
accessing 33
launching 32
Mac installation 31
Windows installation 28
WD My Cloud EX2
Dashboard (end user) 142
Home page (end user) 143
logging in (end user) 141
managing users 34
media server settings 103
mobile apps 23
quick user guide 141
system report 64
user settings 34
WD Photos
about 23
installing 23
WD service and support ii
WD Technical Support
contacting ii
WDs Online Learning Center 13
Web Access Timeout 114
Web browser compatibility 6
WebDAV Service 121
Windows
mapping a public folder 20
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
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